River Partners is a state-wide nonprofit corporation headquartered in Chico, California, whose mission is to create wildlife habitat for the benefit of people and the environment. River Partners is a leader in the design and implementation of riparian restoration projects that target wildlife habitat along most of the major rivers in California.

Position Overview:

The Restoration Ecologist works with the biology and field implementation staff of River Partners to identify, evaluate, implement and complete restoration, mitigation and consulting activities.

This senior level position includes:

*writing plans, reports and articles;

*assisting with activities related to the restoration of riparian and aquatic habitats;

*communicating with the public.

The Restoration Ecologist will also assist in securing permits and will manage the design and monitoring of existing and new projects. This position is a key member of a restoration implementation team.

Qualifications:

*Effectively communicate complicated biological findings orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.

*Possess experience working with California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils and/or wildlife.

*Possess experience working with California and Federal environmental permitting including NEPA/CEQA, ESA, CDFG Code, California Water Code, Clean Water Act Section 404/401, etc.

*M.S / Ph.D. in biology, ecology, environmental science, agriculture science or related science and at least 5 years of appropriate work experience.

*Successful candidates must posses a valid California Drivers license with no restrictions and be able to lift 40 pounds.

For a full job description please visit our website.

Contact Information: 

Mona Cross 
info@riverpartners.org 
http://www.RiverPartners.org