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 Project Coordinator 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, as well as some public outreach and coordination of project deliverables. The Project Coordinator position is geared towards individuals who have 1-4 years of professional, personal, or academic experience in restoration ecology, landscape management, environmental studies, agriculture, botany, or biology and are seeking a full-time, permanent position with growth potential.
Work Schedule
The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, with occasional required Saturday work. Start times are typically between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, but may vary depending on weather and field conditions. We aim for a 40-hour work week, though additional hours are likely during our peak season. Hours worked over 40 hours per week are compensated at time-and-a-half CTO.
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.
- Public Engagement: Working with volunteers, supporting public workshops, tabling, and plant sales.
- Project coordination: Supporting Project Managers on installation, maintenance, record-keeping, and meeting deliverables on 3-4 restoration projects.
- Participate in one Administrative Team.
- Participate in occasional cleanup of vehicles, office buildings, and tool shop.