Cascadia CD Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist II Position

wadistricts; Wenatchee (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Cascadia Conservation District seeks a motivated Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist II to lead restoration projects across Chelan County, from concept to monitoring. The role includes riparian restoration, large woody material work, and fish-passage initiatives, with a focus on watershed priorities and collaboration with multiple partners.

The position is permanent, 30-40 hours weekly, based in Wenatchee, WA, with hybrid work options and a requirement to reside in Washington.

Qualifications

• Strong project-management and communication skills.
• Interest in restoration on the ground; relevant experience valued.
• Sound judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration projects from concept through implementation and monitoring.
• Manage grants, contracts, and permitting related to restoration work.
• Coordinate and facilitate Entiat Planning Unit and Entiat Habitat Subcommittee with partners.
• Support watershed planning and salmon recovery efforts.
• Work with agencies, tribes, nonprofits, landowners, and community partners to advance priorities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Position Description

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

• 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.
• Monitoring and responding to future trends that affect the environment.

Cascadia Conservation District (Cascadia CD) is seeking a motivated and collaborative Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist II to help lead aquatic and riparian restoration projects throughout Chelan County. This position will manage projects from concept through implementation and monitoring, including riparian restoration, large woody material installation, low-tech process-based restoration, and fish-passage projects.

In addition to managing restoration projects, grants, contracts, and permitting, this position will play an active role in watershed planning and salmon recovery. A key responsibility will be coordinating and facilitating the Entiat Planning Unit and Entiat Habitat Subcommittee, working with agency, tribal, nonprofit, landowner, and community partners to advance watershed priorities and on-the-ground restoration.

We are looking for someone who combines strong project-management and communication skills with an interest in getting restoration work accomplished on the ground. You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of restoration work. We value relevant experience, sound judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn.

This is a permanent position working 30-40 hours per week based in Wenatchee, Washington. Hybrid work is available, with employees generally expected to work from the Wenatchee office 1-3 days per week depending on project and team needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the office.

The position reports to Cascadia CD’s Riverscape Program Manager. Funding is subject to the continued availability of federal, state, and local grants and contracts.

Compensation

Employee Type: Regular
Job Title: Resource Specialist II

Location: Wenatchee, Washington | Hybrid
Schedule: 30-40 hours per week
Starting Pay: $31.62-$38.43 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Cascadia CD Wage Guide approved by the Board of Supervisors at the beginning of each calendar year under the Resource Specialist II wage schedule. Employee benefits are determined annually by the Cascadia CD Board of Supervisors and currently includes 100% of premiums paid for medical/dental/vision for the employee; spouse and dependent coverage is available to the employee at 50% of the cost. Retirement is with the Washington State Public Employees Retirement system, including the Deferred Compensation Program. Cascadia CD does not participate in Social Security. Employee benefits include paid sick leave (8 hours per month), annual leave (starting at 8 hours per month and increasing with length of employment), 11 paid holidays per year, and District issued cell phone. All benefits are subject to change based on Board of Supervisor policies. The position can be either full or part-time, consisting of 30 to 40 hours per week. The work schedule is flexible but is generally Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break, though some evening and weekend work will be required. 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. Additionally, as employees of a government entity, Cascadia Conservation District employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

A complete copy of the job description can be found here .

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026