CSR, Chico Research Foundation

Redding, CA, 96001, USA

POSITION:
(Full-time, full-year position) LOCATION:
Located in Red Bluff, California, this is a grant-funded position assigned to work with the Sacramento River Conservation Area Forum. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical support to the Sacramento River Conservation Area Forum (SRCAF) Board and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Collect data and conduct surveys, mapping, and other activities related to the conservation of fisheries, wildlife, and riparian habitat along the Sacramento River and its tributary streams. Assist in the development and updating of the Sacramento River Geographic Information System. Write technical papers, grants, and final reports on completed staff work. Administer the project tracking program by reviewing and reporting on proposal and project updates in relation to the Handbook?s principles and guidelines. Provide technical support regarding permitting, incidental take, and trans-boundary issues using surveys or interviews to identify important information gaps and explore solutions to promoting species recovery while minimizing consequences on agricultural, public safety, flood control, and recreational activities. Assist in the development of a monitoring program working with agency staff to identify information needed to measure change to river processes. Correlate individual project actions to ecologic goals as defined through CALFED-ERP. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Requires a Bachelor?s degree in natural resources, environmental studies, or a related field. Work experience must demonstrate the ability perform the job functions as described above. Required knowledge and abilities include:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Geographic Information Systems, and Satellite Global Positioning Systems software and technology; preliminary knowledge of the CEQA, NEPA, ESA, CESA, Safe Harbor, and other related regulatory directives; Ability to conduct environmental, recreational, and other planning studies and write reports as needed; ability to review technical documents, prepare non-routine correspondence and answer difficult questions from the public; ability to travel to out-of-town meetings, conferences, and field work sites for occasional evening and weekend/holiday meetings; ability to work cooperatively with various groups and individuals; ability to work on and around swift moving waterways and steep and rugged terrain; ability to use a computer to draft reports and memos, and to enter, manipulate, and evaluate data in a spreadsheet, database, or digital map. COMPENSATION:
Starting wage:
$20.69/hr plus full benefits. Benefits include employer contributions to a flexible benefits spending account (i.e., Section 125 cafeteria plan) from which elections may be made for health, dental and vision insurance among other options; employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (beginning year 2), employer-paid life and disability insurance and vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The employer is the CSU, Chico Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California St

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