About Solano Resource Conservation District 

Solano Resource Conservation District (Solano RCD) is a special district to the State of California that works closely with a variety of local and regional partners to enhance and protect Solano County watersheds through strategic restoration activities, water education and outreach programs, and by offering conservation planning and watershed coordination services to local residents and landowners. Solano RCD staff and its Board of Directors strive toward excellence, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and appreciation in the work performed and welcome candidates who share these same values. 

Position Summary  

The Seasonal Restoration Technician (SRT) will assist with habitat restoration projects in Solano County. Tasks will include establishing native plants, irrigation operation and maintenance, weed control, propagation, and monitoring restoration sites. This is a six-month seasonal, entry-level position geared towards individuals who have an interest in restoration ecology and would like to gain practical experience in restoration field work.   

Work Schedule 

The work week is 32-40 hours/week spread over 4-5 days, Monday-Friday. Occasional Saturday work may be required. Start times are typically between 7:00 and 8:00 AM but may vary depending on weather and field conditions. The SRT position will run from January 2026 to June 2026, with a potential extension through October 2026 based on availability and nature of work. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Planting: Planting and propagation from seeds, cuttings, and nursery stock. 
• Weed control: Herbicide application, weed whacking, mowing, and manual weed removal. 
• Irrigation: Operating pumps, hand watering, and installing and maintaining drip irrigation systems. 
• Transportation: Driving pick-up trucks, towing trailers and equipment, loading and unloading tools, plants, mulch, and supplies. 
• Monitoring: Observing and recording plant health, weed populations, and wildlife. 
• Fire and Flood Recovery: Participate in prescribed burns, site prep, cleanup, mulching, and seeding. 
• Participate in occasional cleanup of vehicles, office buildings, and tool shop. 

This position is 100% outdoor field work with minimal office or administrative work. Project sites include grasslands, riparian and wetland habitat, hedgerows, vegetated canals, public lands, urban parks, farm and ranch ponds. This is an outdoor, field-based position that will require work in wildland settings, inclement weather, and temperature extremes.  On-the-job training will be provided for all technical habitat restoration activities, including the safe use of equipment and herbicides.  Work is often as part of a team, but the position will also require independent work.  

Workdays will begin and end at our office in Dixon, CA. Transportation to field sites will be in Solano RCD vehicles. Staff may occasionally need to drive their personal vehicles to field sites and Solano RCD will provide mileage compensation at the IRS-approved rate. 

Minimum Qualifications                 

• Enthusiasm for working outdoors and with native plants. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and have personal liability insurance. 

Physical Qualifications:  

• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to navigate and work on difficult, uneven terrain and complete field tasks while carrying up to a 35-pound pack over difficult and uneven terrain for sustained periods during a workday. 
• Demonstrated physical and mental endurance essential for long workdays in challenging outdoor conditions. 
• The ability to safely and effectively manage these combined physical demands is essential. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Demonstrated interest in California native plants, habitat restoration, botany, or ecology. 
• Experience operating weed whackers, power equipment, ATVs/UTVs, trailers. 
• Familiarity with the communities, agricultural lands, and natural landscapes of Solano County. 
• Bachelor’s Degree or course work in environmental studies, botany, biology, or restoration ecology. 
• Experience applying herbicides. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Must be able to work in a variety of environments, temperature and weather extremes, standing/walking outdoors in extreme temperatures as well as on uneven terrain. 
• Must be a team player with an ability to work with staff, volunteers, board members and local landowners who have a diverse range of backgrounds, motivations and interests.   
• Employment at the Solano RCD is employment at-will. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or the District. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The Seasonal Restoration Technician position is non-exempt (hourly) with a wage of $26.06/hour. Paid holidays and sick leave are provided. The Seasonal Restoration Technician will receive a medical stipend in lieu of insurance, as well as a uniform stipend (including boots and field shirts) and cell phone allowance.