Restoration Specialist – Oakland, CA

Organization: Save the Bay

Job Title: Restoration Specialist

Location: Oakland, CA

Hours and Compensation: 5 days per week (Tuesday thru Saturday and occasional Sundays). Additional compensation after a full season.Supportive staff and work environment.Training and professional development opportunities.Save The Bay provides a competitive benefit package including healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.

Position Dates: Start ASAP

Application Deadline: August 3rd, 2012

Posted On: July 13th, 2012

Description

The Restoration Specialist is responsible for assisting in the restoration and adaptive management of San Francisco Bay Estuary tidal marsh transition zone by leading community-based restoration programs, assisting with project planning and implementation, coordinating monitoring efforts of restoration activities, and organizing regional best-restoration technique trainings for bay-wide practitioners. The Specialist serves as a liaison and support for seasonal restoration field staff as well as supporting the Science and Restoration Projects Manager in advancing adaptive tidal marsh restoration.

The Restoration Specialist will spend approximately 60-70% of their time leading field programs and conducting field research, and completing out-of-office tasks, with the remainder of their time in the office.

This position works in close partnership with Save The Bay’s restoration team, and reports to the Community-based Restoration Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Lead one-day habitat restoration field programs approximately once a week for adult and student volunteers. Volunteer tasks include: native seed collection, non-native plant removal, propagation and outplantings, and shoreline trash and debris removal. Work most weeks Tuesday-Saturday.Serve as mentor and liaison to seasonal restoration field staff, maintaining high standards for high quality programs. Ensure current best restoration practices including invasive removal techniques, native planting and volunteer associated programmatic improvements. Communicate program logistics to staff, including weekly updates, and retrieve and track project reports from staff. Oversee all purchasing of equipment and supplies for restoration programs and native plant nursery; manage equipment and supplies budget. Manage and maintain inventory of restoration tools, equipment, and safety gear, and manage and maintain trucks. Assist with administrative record keeping, including accurate and timely data entry of program statistics. Coordinate monitoring days and Input monitoring data efficiently and maintain monitoring databases. Assist with operation and maintenance of native plant nurseries. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) in ecology, environmental studies, biology or related field.Two to three years experience in leading high quality outdoor environmental education programs and/or habitat restoration projects.1-2 years Experience in wetland restorationExperience in restoration monitoring and data managementEnergy and enthusiasm for working with volunteers of diverse backgrounds and differing ability levels.Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 65 lbs).Detail-oriented with a high degree of reliability in managing data and records using Excel.Computer proficiency with Windows software package and Internet research applications.Initiative, creativity, and collaborative work style.Must present evidence of clean driving record, proof of auto insurance, valid California’s driver’s license and submit to a criminal background check.Passion for and commitment to Save The Bay’s mission.CPR certified (If not certified, training courses are offered frequently and partially subsidized by Save The Bay.)

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