The Yolo County RCD currently has an opening for a Project Manager for our Putah-Cache Riparian Restoration Program. We are looking for a motivated individual to take the lead on the critical Arundo donax (arundo) treatment and habitat restoration activities within the waterways and creeks in the Putah-Cache Watershed in Yolo County. The Project Manager will oversee contractors and project partners and also work alongside our experienced field team to conduct environmental compliance, monitoring, and follow up herbicide applications on numerous arundo patches treated in previous program years to ensure successful eradication. As Yolo County RCD is the program lead, the Project Manager will be the primary contact with the program’s grant manager, and will be responsible for managing the program’s multiple budgets, deliverables and subawards with other program partner organizations through existing subaward contracts. The Project Manager will be onboarded by existing staff, and will work closely with the Field Manager and report to the Executive Director. Other duties will include assisting other RCD Project Managers in implementing various conservation projects. Job duties include mapping, monitoring, and planting and weed management on several new and ongoing projects on public and private lands. Conservation practices being implemented include native grasslands, wildlife hedgerows, riparian and pollinator habitat, and native planting sites in working landscapes. The person in this position must be civic-minded and enjoy interacting with diverse communities; work well independently and as part of a dynamic and collaborative team; and have strong time management and organization skills. Field/office work is split about 70/30 depending on the season. The ideal candidate will have experience using GIS and a working knowledge of basic restoration practices and experience operating equipment including weed whacker, ATV, herbicide application equipment, and pick-up truck pulling a trailer
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ecosystem Restoration Project Management (70%) • Oversee and implement all aspects of the Putah-Cache Riparian Restoration Program. Work includes a combination of project management responsibilities and vegetation management activities in the field. • Project planning, reporting, and invoicing on 2-5 separate projects. • Partner and subcontractor communication and coordination on projects. • Purchase project supplies and materials and track project expenses in Excel. • Operate work truck and trailers. • Weed management activities will include, but are not limited to herbicide application, pruning, mowing, chipping and weed whacking. • Irrigate native plantings by using a drip system with portable pumps or water truck. • Propagate and plant local-ecotype native plants for nursery stock and project activities. • Conduct and manage mapping tasks using ArcGIS Pro and a suite of ESRI applications, including conducting geospatial data collection on mobile devices in the field, and processing, analyzing, and preparing data for presentation and reporting using the ArcGIS Pro desktop application. Support companion projects at the RCD (10%) • Support other Open Space Lands Management Program projects and support the Fire Resilience Program projects as needed. • Coordinate wildlife habitat and fuels reduction projects with other Yolo County RCD staff and programs. Administration and Miscellaneous (20%) • Manage and administer grant funds from local, state and federal sources. Work includes grant contracting, quarterly progress reports, and quarterly invoicing. • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources, soil science, ecology, agricultural ecology, biology, environmental science or a similar field of study; Experience: three years of relevant professional work experience in habitat restoration, environmental compliance, vegetation management, including specific experience with integrated management techniques to control invasive species including herbicide application and manual control using safe and effective techniques. Possession of a Qualified Applicator’s Certificate or willingness to acquire one required. At least one year of previous project management experience required.
TO APPLY Submission: Please email a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a detailed resume with three professional references to Nancy Musick, Office Manager, at [email protected]. Applicants may later be asked to submit a driving record. The position is open until filled and review of applications will start June 24, 2024. If you would like additional information, please contact the email address above. Mailed application materials are also accepted.