Restoration Technician
Position Type
Temporary – One Year Expectation
Full-Time Employee with benefits
Salaried / Exempt
Position Summary
The Restoration Technician (RT) works under the supervision of the Director of Estuary Science and Restoration to support research on carbon storage within land and marsh habitats. The RT works both independently and collaboratively with Center staff, scientific partners, volunteers, and contractors to implement research, monitoring, and restoration activities outlined in the Center’s work plan.
Primary responsibilities include conducting field work, performing vegetation assessments, and collecting and processing soil samples for restoration and monitoring projects. Duties may also include data collection and analysis, permit coordination, and assisting with the preparation of reports and technical documents.
This is an entry-level, grant-funded position with a term not to exceed one year. The Center supports the professional development of people from diverse backgrounds.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, manages, and implements field work to collect research and monitoring data, specifically how vegetation and soil interact to perform ecosystem services, including following the i-Tree protocol.
- Coordinates with landowners and stakeholders as needed for restoration projects on public and private lands.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains scientific equipment.
- Manages data, traditional and spatial databases, and performs basic statistical analysis.
- Ensures compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Plans. Updates these as needed.
- Assists with preparation of technical reports and prepares presentations on projects as directed. Assists staff with preparation of other reports, proposals, and outreach materials as needed.
- Works independently and with others, while communicating with the Science and Restoration and Center teams.
- Manages volunteers, seasonal, part-time staff and/or interns as needed on a project basis.
- Attends biweekly staff meetings. Reports on project progress as required. Completes and submits all requested administrative documents on time.
- Assists the Community Science Manager in support of participatory science programs, such as planting or reforestation surveys.
- Assists partners, such as scientists, regulators, and landowners with access, data monitoring, or other needs.
- Conducts program administrative tasks, including meeting scheduling and preparation, preparation of meeting notes, purchasing, responding to constituent inquiries, and maintenance of program files.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental or marine science, ecology, biology, chemistry, natural resource management, forestry, or a related field.
- Experience collecting and analyzing scientific data in field and/or laboratory settings.
- Familiarity with clean chemistry techniques.
- Proficiency in soil sampling.
- Independent proficiency in woody plant identification.
- Proficiency using scientific or technical equipment and software tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS (ArcGIS Online preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and adaptability in changing work environments.
- Ability to use digital information systems to enter, organize, and report on data.
- Willingness and ability to work in varied environments and weather conditions, including from small boats.
- Desire for continued professional growth and learning.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, typically worked across five eight-hour days. Work is performed in both office and field environments, and the position is not suitable for full-time remote work.
- Field assignments may require bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, traversing uneven terrain, performing in-water work, and occasionally operating in adverse weather conditions requiring specialized clothing or safety precautions.
To Apply
Email resume or CV with cover letter in a single PDF file to hiring@inlandbays.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled.
The Center for the Inland Bays is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
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