Adaptation​/Hydrology​/Construction Management Fellowship

Adaptation/Hydrology/Construction Management Fellowship

Join us. Do work that matters! In partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Mobilize Green seeks Adaptation Fellows working on adaptation, hydrology, and/or construction management for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Fellows will support the Service’s goal of adapting to and mitigating contemporary ecological change by collaborating with partners, integrating nature‑based solutions, and infusing adaptation and resilience throughout the management of Service trust resources.

Fellows will assist with infrastructure planning, technical engineering, and communication tools to promote adaptation and infrastructure maintenance. The position provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple USFWS programs, including Refuges, Ecological Services, Science Applications, Fisheries, and the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.

Duty Station:
Positions will be located at FWS refuges and offices across the country. Candidates should be prepared to relocate. Term: 26 weeks (6 months), full‑time (40 hours per week). The fellowship is eligible for extension up to 3 years (36 months). Anticipated

Start Date:

June 2026.

• Hands‑on learning and job training experience
• Paid orientation and travel to orientation
• Mentorship for career and professional development
• Weekly living allowance ($800 per week)
• Housing
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Health insurance option
• Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility with successful completion of fellowship

• Install and maintain hydrologic monitoring equipment (e.g., staff gauges, shallow groundwater wells, water level recorders).
• Conduct water quality sampling, topographic and bathymetric surveys, and monitor vegetation, elevation, and hydrology.
• Restore hydrology to salt marsh, freshwater wetlands, or other habitats depending on location.
• Facilitate cross‑programmatic coordination to advance priority resiliency projects.
• Develop communication materials and demonstration case studies to disseminate restoration methodology.
• Support feasibility, design, and implementation of conservation projects that enhance ecological resilience.
• Conduct site condition analyses, data collection, and instrumentation data analysis for construction and engineering support.
• Assist with project management, contract administration, compliance checks, and database operations.

• Gain skills in hydrology, geomorphology, and nature‑based restoration design, including data collection, analysis, and project design.
• Develop expertise in surface water and groundwater monitoring, surveying, and tidal flow assessment.
• Acquire knowledge of construction management techniques, project management of in‑house and contracted crew, and compliance reporting.
• Integrate adaptation and nature‑based engineering principles into wildlife conservation and infrastructure projects.
• Build professional networks across USFWS and collaborate with contractors, States, Tribes, NGOs, and local governments.
• Develop case studies, communication materials, intranet content, and other shared learning materials to promote science‑based action.

• Degree or coursework in environmental science, natural resources, environmental or adaptation science, hydrology, engineering, geoscience, biology, construction management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and independent work skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and conduct physical tasks.
• Ages 18‑30 (or up to 35 for veterans).
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Knowledge of hydrologic monitoring, land surveying techniques, and construction management tools.
• Experience with GIS, data analysis, and nature‑based solutions.
• Familiarity with public lands management, environmental policy, and engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop case studies, technical materials, and success stories for different audiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to drive adaptation and engineering solutions collaboratively.
• Knowledge and proficiency in operating and maintaining small‑engine equipment.

• Work involves both office and field tasks, including walking on rough terrain, carrying equipment (up to 40 lbs) over long distances, and working in variable weather conditions.
• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors, often requiring travel to remote sites and exposure to temperature extremes, biting insects, ticks, and poison ivy.

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