Restoration Field Technician
Summer 2025 Restoration Field Technician
The Scott River Watershed Council (SRWC) is seeking four to six qualified and motivated individuals to join our team for the summer field season. Our mission is to bring science-based and collaborative solutions to the issues facing the Scott Valley watershed. SRWC is a place-based, non-profit whose local Board of Directors and committed staff is taking a holistic and comprehensive approach to many of the problems facing the Scott River watershed. Our projects encompass instream and fisheries monitoring, forest health management, mountain meadow restoration, and increasing community engagement. We address complex issues caused by anthropogenic activities such as fire suppression, grazing, logging, and mining. While SRWC focuses on the Scott River watershed, the issues addressed are reflective of those across the west, and the experiences, skills and lessons learned are widely applicable.
Responsibilities:
Field Tech will perform various tasks in ecological monitoring and restoration as well as scientific data collection. Work may include the following tasks:
- Monitor stream discharge and effectiveness of instream restoration projects.
- Monitor salmonid habitat quality and perform direct observations on juvenile salmonids.
- Perform meadows inventory field validation and meadows condition assessment.
- Input data into data sheets and computer programs. Quality Assurance Quality Control data.
- Photo documentation.
- Use GPS; use and collect data on Avenza maps; process and organize field data on Google Earth.
- Construct beaver dam analogs (BDAs) and similar low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) structures, using tools including chainsaws, loppers, shovels, and rock bars.
- Maintain, service, and otherwise keep all field equipment in good condition.
- Install and maintain fencing.
- Manage invasive plants.
- Field activities require physical strength and endurance, including working in inclement weather in remote areas with rugged terrain.
- Work in other projects/programs as needed.
Other information:
- Full time.
- May 26th to late August or September; dates may be flexible based on snowpack and college schedules.
- Assigned job site may vary by day or week. Encouraged to camp on-site when working in remote locations for multiple days.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work and live in remote environments, streams, and uneven off-trail terrain.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work in a small team and individually.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 40 pounds.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid Driver’s License, good DMV driving record, personal vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle capable of traveling on dirt roads.
- Have a California address.
Desired Qualifications:
- Completed at least one year of college in environmental science, natural resources, or related program.
- Experience with scientific data collection.
- Able to lead day-to-day activities in a small team.
- Strong environmental and work ethic.
- Maintain effective and positive relationships with other staff, managers, and the public.
Pay range: $18-$25/hr depending on experience and education.
For questions or to apply:
Contact yifang@scottriver.org
Open until filled; applications will be reviewed beginning March 5, 2025.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to yifang@scottriver.org