Habitat Restoration Project Lead – Hybrid Work

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

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.