About the Role

Cascadia Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the District in the role of Habitat Restoration Specialist II. This permanent, part-time or full-time position (30-40 hours per week) will be one of the primary staff responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring habitat restoration projects to benefit salmonid species and water quality in Chelan County. This position will be responsible for managing grant funds, project logistics, will also serve on a variety of water resource and salmon recovery committees, and will work collaboratively with a dynamic team. Cascadia CD is located in Chelan County, Washington with physical office space located in the city of Wenatchee. Remote work is available with the candidate expected to work out of the Wenatchee office a minimum of 1-3 days per week. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to the Cascadia CD office to meet workplace reporting requirements. Funding for this position is subject to the continuing availability of federal, state, and local grants and contracts. This position report directly to Cascadia CD’s Conservation Program Director.

Service Area

The quality of life in Chelan County is unsurpassed, evident by a steadily increasing population and a strong, diverse economy. The area’s natural beauty and abundance of recreational opportunities are two of the many reasons people come to Chelan County. It’s a place characterized by sparkling clear rivers, clean air, flowered hillsides, expansive views, spectacular mountains, brilliant skies, and productive orchards and farms. From the ridge tops to the valley bottoms, Chelan County is a spectacular place to live, work and play.

Typical Work

The Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist 2 will serve as the lead for a suite of aquatic habitat restoration projects within Chelan County. Typical project types may include LWD installation, culvert replacement, riparian restoration and beaver dam analogs (BDAs). This position is responsible for the lifecycle of a project: concept, securing grant funding, planning and design, implementation logistics, post-project monitoring and reporting. They will regularly seek funding opportunities, work collaboratively within the Cascadia CD conservation programs and within the habitat restoration community within the North Central Washington region.  A typical day in the office may include coordination of partners and team members, budget check-ins, grant reporting and status updates, collaboration with other Conservation District programs such as Forestry and Agriculture, coordination with local partners, and completing project management and permitting activities. A typical day in the field may include site visits to active or prospective project sites, assisting with project implementation in the field, meeting contractors and partners in the field and supporting logistics for implementation. This position will spend approximately 50% of their time in the office and 50% in the field. For a full list of duties for these positions, please see the job description posted at: Careers – Cascadia Conservation District