Riparian Specialist w/ Clackamas River Basin Council

Clackamas River Basin Council is seeking a Riparian Specialist. This full-time position’s primary duty will be to support the Clackamas River Basin Council’s riparian enhancement projects involving invasive species management and revegetation. These tasks will include overseeing work crews, performing site surveys, planning, implementation, monitoring and data entry, in order to complete revegetation activities on both public and private properties.

The full JOB DESCRIPTION and directions on how to apply.

Position Summary:
This full-time position’s primary duty will be to support the Clackamas River Basin Council’s riparian enhancement projects involving invasive species management and revegetation. These tasks will include overseeing work crews, performing site surveys, planning, implementation, monitoring and data entry, in order to complete revegetation activities on both public and private properties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop riparian planting plans, invasive species treatments, permits, and provide overall supervision for the riparian planting program;
  
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee various types of restoration activities,
  
• Work with field crews, landowners, partners, and volunteers during site treatments, plantings, monitoring and maintenance.
  
• Coordinate and attend site visits with landowners to assess site restoration needs, engage landowners in CRBC programs, and provide information on stewardship activities.
  
• Perform and document site surveys and plant survival monitoring and use results to draft site treatment, planting plans, and monitoring reports.
  
• Assist in data management and reporting, including database and ArcGIS data entry and analysis, as well as drafting project reports summarizing data and activities.
  
• Perform additional watershed restoration and protection activities, as requested, such as water quality sampling activities.
  
• Provide support for CRBC Board of Director meetings and office administration activities.
  
• Assist staff in general outreach and landowner recruitment activities, as needed.