Restoration Scientist

The Restoration Scientist at Environmental Jobs Network will lead monitoring efforts for Trout Unlimited's California Inland Trout Program, focusing on watershed restoration projects in the Sierra Nevada. Responsibilities include developing monitoring plans, managing staff and budgets, and overseeing data management. A degree in a related field and experience in fieldwork are required. The role involves travel and fieldwork in remote areas, but it is not a fully remote position.
About the position

The Restoration Scientist will lead the development and implementation of restoration project effectiveness monitoring for Trout Unlimited's California Inland Trout Program. This role involves working on various watershed restoration projects aimed at restoring native trout populations and their habitats in the Sierra Nevada. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the application of best available science to ensure the success of restoration efforts.

Responsibilities
• Develop and implement restoration project effectiveness monitoring plans that utilize best available science and integrate with state and federal agency-approved protocols.
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• Manage TU science coordinator, seasonal technicians, and subcontractors to implement monitoring plans and resource site assessments (desktop and field-based).
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• Train and onboard seasonal technician staff in data collection, data processing, data entry, and field equipment storage and maintenance.
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• Manage program databases that include large diverse datasets, including QAQC, storage, and ensure entry into appropriate agency and partner databases.
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• Manage Program ESRI informatics including Survey 1,2,3, FieldMaps, ArcDashboard etc.
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• Manage monitoring budgets and subcontractors as related to project monitoring tasks.
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• Order, inventory, and properly store/maintain field equipment.
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• Lead in analysis and reporting requirements as required.

Requirements
• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in natural resources management, aquatic ecology, conservation biology, forestry/botany, fisheries ecology, public and environmental policy, or related field.
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• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting scientifically robust fieldwork, preferably aquatic resources or restoration monitoring using standard equipment and protocols.
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• Understanding of California and Nevada wild and native trout, watershed science and restoration, and Sierra Nevada ecology. Preferably experience in stream and watershed restoration.
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• Ability to motivate, train and supervise program science staff, AmeriCorps members, and seasonal field technicians.
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• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex conservation issues and TU's mission to a wide range of audiences.
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• Demonstrated experience using MS Office Word, Excel, and GIS.
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• Ability to travel and work remotely for multiple days at a time, including in a backcountry setting at 7,000-foot plus elevation with miles of hiking in a day required.
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• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

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