River Partners
Position Title: Assistant Field Manager
Location: San Joaquin Valley
FLSA: Full-Time / Exempt
Reports to: Field Manager
Pay Scale: $68,640.00 to $76,000.00
A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem‑solving and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing its team of dedicated change‑makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!
Who We Are River Partners is a tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998 that brings life back to California rivers. We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state's environment and communities.
Blending modern farming practices, cutting‑edge science and diverse alliances, River Partners reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We have restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S., leading hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities and local economies.
We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help increase our pace and scale of restoration.
Why We Do It Healthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They provide fresh water for food production, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California, making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet only 5% of our native riverside habitat remains—what's left must be revived.
The actions we take during this decade will decide California’s future. With exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden State for generations.
Why You Should Join Us River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well‑being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work–life balance.
Position Description The Assistant Field Manager will assist the Regional Director and Restoration Field Manager in managing and implementing riparian habitat restoration projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensuring program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.
Provides the lead in initiating, reviewing, coordinating program development, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the annual work plan for restoration programs under the Field Manager’s direction.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate staff; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates.
Develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters.
Assists in planning, scheduling or coordinating construction/restoration project activities to meet deadlines.
Assists in preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports or cost‑tracking reports.
Assists in preparing contracts or negotiating revisions to contractual agreements with landowners, consultants, clients, suppliers or subcontractors.
Assists in implementing new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction/restoration site emergencies.
Assists in the development or implementation of quality‑control programs.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction/restoration projects.
Supervises and trains entry‑level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews and interns.
Reviews completed projects for conformance with objectives and prescribed standards.
Assists in the preparation and updates of project budgets, reports and timelines.
Prepares reports as required by grant and contract agreements.
Attends and participates in project site visits, inspections and trainings.
Assists in quality‑control duties of projects.
Assists in implementing health and safety plans and procedures.
Operates tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
Operates herbicide spray rigs in a safe and controlled manner to effectively eradicate weeds.
Supervises field crews in planting, irrigation spraying and other agricultural duties.
Irrigates restoration plantings as needed and maintains irrigation systems.
Assists in purchasing materials and supplies from vendors and coordinating deliveries and subcontractors’ work.
Provides regular communication with the Restoration Field Manager and Field Foremen on project progress and field conditions.
Collects process and delivers native plant materials. Assists with the collection of monitoring data.
Qualifications
Valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
B.S. in agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related science.
Knowledge of agricultural equipment and practices.
Ability to lead a team effectively.
Ability to install, operate and schedule irrigation systems.
Possesses the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners’ mission.
Compensation & Benefits Exempt position. Pay range: $68,640.00 to $76,000.00.
River Partners offers a generous benefits package, including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work‑week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.
Equal Opportunity Employment River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status or any other protected group or non‑job‑related characteristic as directed by law.
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Who We Are River Partners is a tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998 that brings life back to California rivers. We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state's environment and communities.
Blending modern farming practices, cutting‑edge science and diverse alliances, River Partners reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We have restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S., leading hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities and local economies.
We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help increase our pace and scale of restoration.
Why We Do It Healthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They provide fresh water for food production, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California, making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet only 5% of our native riverside habitat remains—what's left must be revived.
The actions we take during this decade will decide California’s future. With exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden State for generations.
Why You Should Join Us River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well‑being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work–life balance.
Position Description The Assistant Field Manager will assist the Regional Director and Restoration Field Manager in managing and implementing riparian habitat restoration projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensuring program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.
Provides the lead in initiating, reviewing, coordinating program development, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the annual work plan for restoration programs under the Field Manager’s direction.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate staff; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates.
Develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters.
Assists in planning, scheduling or coordinating construction/restoration project activities to meet deadlines.
Assists in preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports or cost‑tracking reports.
Assists in preparing contracts or negotiating revisions to contractual agreements with landowners, consultants, clients, suppliers or subcontractors.
Assists in implementing new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction/restoration site emergencies.
Assists in the development or implementation of quality‑control programs.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction/restoration projects.
Supervises and trains entry‑level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews and interns.
Reviews completed projects for conformance with objectives and prescribed standards.
Assists in the preparation and updates of project budgets, reports and timelines.
Prepares reports as required by grant and contract agreements.
Attends and participates in project site visits, inspections and trainings.
Assists in quality‑control duties of projects.
Assists in implementing health and safety plans and procedures.
Operates tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
Operates herbicide spray rigs in a safe and controlled manner to effectively eradicate weeds.
Supervises field crews in planting, irrigation spraying and other agricultural duties.
Irrigates restoration plantings as needed and maintains irrigation systems.
Assists in purchasing materials and supplies from vendors and coordinating deliveries and subcontractors’ work.
Provides regular communication with the Restoration Field Manager and Field Foremen on project progress and field conditions.
Collects process and delivers native plant materials. Assists with the collection of monitoring data.
Qualifications
Valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
B.S. in agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related science.
Knowledge of agricultural equipment and practices.
Ability to lead a team effectively.
Ability to install, operate and schedule irrigation systems.
Possesses the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners’ mission.
Compensation & Benefits Exempt position. Pay range: $68,640.00 to $76,000.00.
River Partners offers a generous benefits package, including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work‑week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.
Equal Opportunity Employment River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status or any other protected group or non‑job‑related characteristic as directed by law.
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