JOB DESCRIPTION:

Mount Hood Environmental is seeking a motivated Habitat Restoration Project
Manager to join our interdisciplinary team and support the development,
coordination, and implementation of stream restoration projects in the Upper
Salmon River Basin of central Idaho. This includes, but is not limited to, grant
writing, landowner outreach, project development, review of project designs,
coordination and collaboration with regional partners and clients, permitting,
construction oversight, project management, budget tracking, report writing, and
monitoring efforts. Workload is expected to be approximately 80% focused on
restoration project development, coordination, and implementation, with the
remaining 20% dedicated to monitoring and other tasks, depending on project
needs and the candidate’s skills.

The selected candidate would preferably possess strong interpersonal and
leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication, effectively work on a
team and independently, and be familiar with fisheries in the Pacific Northwest.

EXAMPLE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop stream restoration projects through collaborative partnerships with
  local, state, and federal agencies, NGOs, tribes, and private landowners.
• Draft competitive grant applications and give associated in-person
  presentations annually to acquire project funding.
• Develop and manage project budgets and contracting agreements to
  complete restoration design, permitting, and construction.
• Draft/review necessary documents to meet permit requirements for ESA
  consultation, cultural resources consultation, and the Clean Water Act
  (Section 401, 402 and 404).
• Oversight of project construction including quality control of construction
  following engineering designs and specifications, and regulatory compliance
  monitoring.
• Draft project progress and completion reports to meet funding and
  regulatory agency requirements.
• Attend monthly in-person meetings as part of the Upper Salmon River Basin
  Technical Team, a collaborative working group focused on local natural
  resource conservation.
• Help with restoration efficacy research and monitoring efforts including fish
  abundance and habitat surveys, photo point monitoring, water temperature
  data collection, and discharge measurements.
• Occasional travel to fisheries and restoration-related conferences and out-of-
  basin tours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Restoration Ecology, Natural Resources,
  Environmental Science, and two years of related experience,
• OR Master’s degree in any of the above or an equivalent field.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of Pacific Northwest salmon and steelhead populations and
  restoration actions employed to conserve and enhance populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stream restoration
  projects.
• Demonstrated experience acquiring project funding through grant
  application processes.
• Experience with project management including developing budgets, hiring
  contractors, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies related to ESA consultation,
  cultural resource consultation, and the Clean Water Act.
• Background in fish ecology (particularly, anadromous salmonid biology)
  and/or water management in the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience with ecological data collection including the use of continuous
  water temperature data loggers and discharge measurement devices.
• Proficient in using GIS platforms, data compilation, and project management
  software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and
  the ability to work independently and as a part of a team comprised of
  diverse stakeholders.
• A high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project
  timelines.

LOCATION:
Salmon, Idaho. This position will require a high degree of coordination and
collaboration with regional partners and landowners. The employee will be
expected to work from the MHE Salmon office or in the field an average of three
days per week, with the option to work remotely when appropriate.

ABOUT US:
MHE is a multi-disciplinary contract research and aquatic services company
specializing in fisheries, environmental chemistry, water quality/quantity, ecology,
and habitat restoration. We provide applied research, monitoring, statistical
analysis, and habitat restoration services. We deliver holistic, cost-effective, data-driven projects and products that help clients achieve their objectives to manage and conserve aquatic resources.

Habitat Restoration: For more than fifteen years, MHE staff have been implementing stream restoration projects and conducting research and monitoring in the upper Salmon River region. Over this time, we have built strong relationships with local landowners, funding and regulatory agencies, engineers, and contractors, while establishing a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects across multiple watersheds. MHE also plays a key role in the region’s restoration research and monitoring, evaluating how
restoration influences habitat capacity and watershed population dynamics in
collaboration with state, federal, tribal, and academic partners.

Fisheries: MHE fisheries scientists have conducted studies in watersheds throughout the Pacific Northwest and California that include data collection and analysis projects for various salmonids and non-salmonid species. We are well- versed in population dynamics modeling, instream flow studies, fish abundance and survival estimation, dam passage and migration behavior evaluations, and stream habitat assessments. We also specialize in applied genetics including stock identification, genetic tagging, and effective population size monitoring to track individuals and monitor populations. Additionally, we have extensive experience working with engineers and geomorphologists to design stream restoration projects to maximize benefits to salmonid species.

Toxicology & Water Quality: MHE’s scientists are experienced with aquatic and terrestrial toxicological risk assessments and monitoring. Data collection, synthesis of existing data, and literature review are used to inform operational or compliance concerns related to agriculture, forestry, and industrial practices. Our laboratory diagnostics include various capabilities in toxicity testing and rapid nutrient quantification as well as third-party chemical analysis in accordance with EPA standards.

Technical Services: MHE staff design statistically robust studies and bring expertise in meta-analyses, parametric and non-parametric methods, Bayesian statistics, AI modeling, population and life-cycle modeling, and spatial data
analysis. We also deliver advanced analytical solutions leveraging Amazon Web Services, R, Python, Shiny, ESRI products, photogrammetry, and other advanced computing tools and software.

Regulatory Process: MHE scientists are experienced with ESA consultations, Biological Assessments, and Habitat Conservation Plans. We have a deep understanding of the regulatory processes and have supported agency and
private sector clients through numerous ESA consultations with emphasis on designing Biological Effects Analyses.