Riverscape Restoration Program Manager

ABOUT

Cascadia Conservation District’s mission is to encourage wise stewardship and conservation of all natural resources in Chelan County by:

• Working to implement conservation best management practices on the ground.
• Being an active advocate for wise land use and water management decisions.
• Promoting a reasonable approach to environmental problems. Providing locally led, voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to local environmental problems.
• Educating both adults and youth about natural resources stewardship.

Cascadia CD consists of a small team of dedicated staff focused on providing technical assistance, cost share and building programs that serve our community and the natural resources in Chelan County. Cascadia CD is a non-regulatory political sub-division of Washington State and is governed by a 5-member volunteer Board of Supervisors.

Cascadia Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the District in the role of Rivers cape Restoration Program Manager. This permanent, part-time or full-time position (30-40 hours per week) will lead the District's Rivers cape Restoration program. This position will lead a dedicated and passionate group of staff, including resource specialist and technicians to develop, implement, maintain and monitor rivers cape restoration projects to benefit salmonid species and water quality in Chelan County.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing efforts, planning for the future, and making sure this program meets grant deliverables and expectations while maintaining a supportive and effective work environment. Cascadia CD is located in Chelan County, Washington with physical office space located in the city of Wenatchee. Remote work is available with the candidate expected to work out of the Wenatchee office a minimum of 1-3 days per week.

Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to the Cascadia CD office to meet workplace reporting requirements. Funding for this position is subject to the continuing availability of federal, state, and local grants and contracts. This position report directly to Cascadia CD’s Conservation Program Director.

The quality of life in Chelan County is unsurpassed, evident by a steadily increasing population and a strong, diverse economy. The area’s natural beauty and abundance of recreational opportunities are two of the many reasons people come to Chelan County. It’s a place characterized by sparkling clear rivers, clean air, flowered hillsides, expansive views, spectacular mountains, brilliant skies, and productive orchards and farms.

From the ridge tops to the valley bottoms, Chelan County is a spectacular place to live, work and play.

The Rivers cape Restoration Program Director will oversee the Rivers cape program staff while also implementing their own restoration projects. This position will include a mix of supervisory program management tasks and field tasks. A typical day in the office may include team coordination, budget check-ins, grant reporting and status updates, coordination with other Conservation District programs such as Forestry and Agriculture, conducting longer term program planning and coordinating with partners on county or statewide initiatives.

A typical day in the field may include site visits to active or prospective project sites, assisting with project implementation in the field, meeting contractors and partners in the field and supporting logistics for implementation. This position will spend approximately 65% of their time in the office and 35% in the field. For a full list of duties for these positions, please see the job description posted at:
Careers – Cascadia Conservation District

• Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in environmental or physical science, one of the natural sciences or closely related field and five years of professional level experience. An Associate’s Degree in environmental or physical science or technology or other closely related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree if the applicant has seven years or more of…