Restoration Coordinator

FISHBIO; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District (HLV RCD) is seeking a Restoration Coordinator for full-time, on-site work in Lassen County, CA. The role covers riparian restoration, invasive management, reseeding, prescribed fire, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include grant oversight, budgeting, project planning, reporting, outreach, and coordination with partner agencies. Local residency or relocation to Susanville/Lassen County is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year or two-year college with a degree in natural sciences, environmental sciences, biology, or a related field.
• CA Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of restoration strategies and local Lassen County restoration work.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience managing projects or grants with budgeting, invoicing, and reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to coordinate workload independently or in a team.
• Experience collaborating with committees, boards, partner agencies, and landowners.
• Proficient with MS Office, ArcGIS Pro, ParcelQuest, and Google Drive.
• Attention to detail, professional demeanor, and adherence to instructions.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and manual tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of conservation districts, nonprofits, and grant-based agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and CEQA/NEPA processes.
• Willingness to live locally or move to Susanville/Lassen County area.

Responsibilities

• Riparian restoration and water source development.
• Invasive management.
• Native reseeding and establishment.
• Prescribed fire.
• Monitoring, data collection, and contractor oversight.
• Environmental compliance with CEQA/NEPA requirements.
• Support for restoration projects including grant oversight, budgeting, reporting, outreach, and collaboration with partners.
• Attend to duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Fieldwork ability

Driver's license

Education

Two- or four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS Pro

ParcelQuest

Google Drive

Job description

Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District (HLV RCD) is accepting applications for the position of one (1) permanent, full-time Restoration Coordinator. This position works under direct supervision of the HLV RCD District Manager and HLV RCD Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Riparian restoration / water source development
• Invasive management
• Native reseeding/establishment
• Prescribed Fire
• Monitoring, data collection, and contractor oversight
• Environmental compliance with CEQA/NEPA requirements

This includes direct support for all current restoration projects including grant oversight, budgeting, and project planning, developing reports and invoices, outreach and education, collaboration with partner agencies, councils, and community groups, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position with

• flexible scheduling
• paid leave
• medical benefits

Qualifications

Preferred not required – Graduation from a four-year or two-year college with a degree in natural sciences, environmental sciences, biology, or a related field

• A valid CA Driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• General knowledge of restoration strategies and ongoing restoration work within Lassen County, or similar
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience managing projects or grants with budgeting, invoice, and reporting requirements and deadlines
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to prioritize and coordinate workload, both independently and as part of a team
• Experience collaborating effectively with committees, boards, partner agencies, and landowners
• Proficient with different computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Pro, ParcelQuest, and Google Drive
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, interpersonal communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Ability to perform necessary fieldwork, including but not limited to driving rough terrain, lifting, walking long distances, and performing a variety of other manual tasks, as needed
• Knowledge of conservation districts, nonprofits, and/or grant-based agencies
• Knowledge and awareness of local, state, and federal environmental policies and regulations pertaining to resource management programs, including CEQA and NEPA processes
• Ability to work well independently, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities of tasks and issues
• Living locally or willing to move to the Susanville/Lassen County, CA area