job title: STREAM RESTORATION MANAGER
JOB ID: 202201
Location: Based in Logan, Utah (must be willing to live in Cache Valley). Projects based in Logan, Utah; Asotin, Washington; and Bend, Oregon; but travel to other locations across western States is required.
Start Date: April 11, 2022 preferred, but negotiable
Duration: Permanent full time benefitted
Wages: $25-35/hour (full-time equivalent: $4,300-6,020/month) depending on experience
Number of Positions: 1
Job Description and Responsibilities: Anabranch Solutions, LLC is seeking a self-motivated individual with the skills and experience to assess riverscape health, design restoration, oversee restoration crews, monitor outcomes, and write assessment plans and as-built reports. This position could be a Jr. or Sr. position depending on the candidates. Jr. candidates would be trained on the job by Anabranch staff whereas a Sr. position would be for more experienced candidates that would be expected to work more independently. The focus of restoration actions Anabranch undertakes is based on low-tech process-based stream restoration projects, but may include projects that blend low-tech and more traditional restoration actions. The successful candidate will work with Anabranch Associates and Principals to ensure successful planning, implementation, and maintenance of restoration projects. Building low-tech structures will require extensive use of chainsaws, cutting down and/or bucking up trees and shrubs, loading materials in and out of trucks and trailers, and operating hydraulic post-drivers, UTVs, ATVs, and potentially grip-hoists and capstan winches, as well as extensive use and maintenance of hand tools. The position responsibilities include working with crew leads to plan project logistics; ensuring all staff follow safety procedures; looking out for the health and welfare of the construction crew, directing construction crew, following and implementing restoration designs, documenting as-built conditions, material and quantity estimation, procuring, staging and maintaining equipment, procuring, sourcing and staging building materials, ensuring permit compliance, site cleanup, and other tasks as required. Successful candidates will be based in Logan, Utah but may be required to travel to neighboring states (ID, CO, WY, NV) or further.
Minimum qualifications:
Desired qualifications:
Other Information:
Work schedule will include some “hitches” of four 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday with three days off, or eight 10 hours days with six days off, but the schedule may be adjusted depending on project requirements. Accommodation in the field will be provided at bunkhouses, air b&b/hotels, or remote camping. All employees will be required to attend a company training session and orientation in Logan, Utah the week of 11th of April, 2022. Anabranch Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
The application is open until the position is filled.
*** Anabranch Solutions will require vaccinations for all employees
To Apply: Interested parties are encouraged to apply below with a cover letter, resume, and contacts for three references (or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://forms.gle/5WVx24zYGFSAaVfz9).
Start Date: April 11, 2022 preferred, but negotiable
Duration: Permanent full time benefitted
Wages: $25-35/hour (full-time equivalent: $4,300-6,020/month) depending on experience
Number of Positions: 1
Job Description and Responsibilities: Anabranch Solutions, LLC is seeking a self-motivated individual with the skills and experience to assess riverscape health, design restoration, oversee restoration crews, monitor outcomes, and write assessment plans and as-built reports. This position could be a Jr. or Sr. position depending on the candidates. Jr. candidates would be trained on the job by Anabranch staff whereas a Sr. position would be for more experienced candidates that would be expected to work more independently. The focus of restoration actions Anabranch undertakes is based on low-tech process-based stream restoration projects, but may include projects that blend low-tech and more traditional restoration actions. The successful candidate will work with Anabranch Associates and Principals to ensure successful planning, implementation, and maintenance of restoration projects. Building low-tech structures will require extensive use of chainsaws, cutting down and/or bucking up trees and shrubs, loading materials in and out of trucks and trailers, and operating hydraulic post-drivers, UTVs, ATVs, and potentially grip-hoists and capstan winches, as well as extensive use and maintenance of hand tools. The position responsibilities include working with crew leads to plan project logistics; ensuring all staff follow safety procedures; looking out for the health and welfare of the construction crew, directing construction crew, following and implementing restoration designs, documenting as-built conditions, material and quantity estimation, procuring, staging and maintaining equipment, procuring, sourcing and staging building materials, ensuring permit compliance, site cleanup, and other tasks as required. Successful candidates will be based in Logan, Utah but may be required to travel to neighboring states (ID, CO, WY, NV) or further.
Minimum qualifications:
- BSc or higher in ecology, geomorphology, ecosystem restoration, or similar field
- Strong communication, writing, and computer skills we some experience with GIS, drones, data management, monitoring of environmental attributes (e.g., discharge, temperature, habitat), and understanding of diversity of topics related to watershed sciences
- Experience as supervisor and manager of construction, landscaping, farming/ranching, forestry, stream restoration, trail maintenance/construction, or other field-based activities
- Strong leadership skills, ability to work in a team environment and communicate clearly and regularly with all crew members
- Ability to set a good example, with a positive attitude, and ability to empathize with all crew members
- Ability to perform manual labor, work in harsh conditions, and remote areas
- Ability to work safely with a wide variety of hand and power tools and a commitment to safety of oneself and all other crew members through observance of strict safety protocols (including COVID guidelines).
- Must be able to safely lift and carry 55 pounds; packing heavy loads of equipment in and out of sites is often required.
- Chainsaw certification (or ability to acquire or renew)
- First Aid Certification (or ability to acquire or renew)
- Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Experience driving with trailers and heavy loads
- Experience with operating ATVs
Desired qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in hiring and leading a crew implementing low-tech process-based stream restoration or other natural resource restoration.
- Experience in related maintenance, construction, or management activities such as stream restoration, riparian planting, landscaping, trail maintenance or construction, fire-fighting, forest thinning, construction, arboriculture and/or logging.
- Professional Certifications such as:
- ATV Safety Training
- Chainsaw certification (or ability to acquire or renew)
- Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid
- FAA-certified Remote Pilot (UAVs)
- Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (ser.org)
- Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner - In Training (ser.org)
- Graduate Certificate in Restoration
- University Degree in Ecological Restoration or related field
Other Information:
Work schedule will include some “hitches” of four 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday with three days off, or eight 10 hours days with six days off, but the schedule may be adjusted depending on project requirements. Accommodation in the field will be provided at bunkhouses, air b&b/hotels, or remote camping. All employees will be required to attend a company training session and orientation in Logan, Utah the week of 11th of April, 2022. Anabranch Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
The application is open until the position is filled.
*** Anabranch Solutions will require vaccinations for all employees
To Apply: Interested parties are encouraged to apply below with a cover letter, resume, and contacts for three references (or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://forms.gle/5WVx24zYGFSAaVfz9).
