[ES_JOBS_NET] Environmental Scientist: Riparian Ecologist/Watershed Scientist, Richmond, CA, SFEI

[Anna De Lopez]

*Environmental Scientist: Riparian Ecologist/Watershed Scientist - RL
2024-04*

*Apply at: *https://www.sfei.org/about/employment-opportunities

Environmental Scientist: Riparian Ecologist/Watershed Scientist - RL 2024-04


   - Type: Full-time
   - Experience Level: Mid/Senior Level
   - Salary: $90,500-$103,000 See details below
   - Min Education: BS degree with at least 9 years experience
   - First review of applications: March 15, 2024
   - Application Closing Date: Position open until filled
   - Hybrid workplace

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) <https://www.sfei.org/> provides
scientific support to communities, local government, and agencies to plan
and implement resilient, ecologically-functional watersheds and shorelines.
We make scientific information accessible for decision-makers by bringing
watershed science, ecology, geomorphology, and landscape design to local
and regional management and planning challenges. We develop influential
regional documents that inform stakeholders, such as the *Adaptation Atlas*
<https://www.sfei.org/adaptationatlas>, *Sediment for Survival*
<https://www.sfei.org/projects/sediment-for-survival>, and *Delta
Landscapes* <https://www.sfei.org/projects/delta-landscapes-project>. We
partner with local governments, community organizations, resource agencies,
flood control districts, NGOs, wastewater districts, transportation
agencies, land trusts, and others to identify restoration and enhancement
opportunities and develop strategies for nature-based adaptation with
multiple benefits.

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SFEI seeks a talented riparian ecologist/watershed scientist to join our
team in the Resilient Landscapes Program
<https://www.sfei.org/content/about-resilient-landscapes-program>.



The position offers an opportunity to work with an outstanding
multidisciplinary team of scientists on innovative projects that help
improve the resiliency of communities and wildlife to land use change and
various aspects of climate change. We are looking for someone who can start
immediately.
*Position Description*

The position consists of working on applied science projects in the San
Francisco Bay-Delta region and beyond focused on helping develop
multi-benefit watershed management approaches that support long-term
resilience to land use change and climate change. This position will work
closely with multiple project partners and stakeholders to arrive at
management solutions that support both people and wildlife.

*Bay Area location preferred, but will consider remote location.*



*Primary position responsibilities will include:*


   - Investigating historical, contemporary, and future watershed physical
   and ecological processes and functions.
   - Advancing landscape-scale conservation, restoration, and adaptation
   planning using a quantitative approach.
   - Collaborating to synthesize information from interdisciplinary teams,
   including community-based organizations, technical advisors, and agency
   partners.
   - Managing and leading complex projects that include an array of SFEI
   scientists, planners, and technologists.

If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align
perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you
to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of
our other roles.


*Qualifications *

We seek highly creative and technically-strong candidates with expertise in
the watershed science, ecology, hydrology, and/or geomorphology (or related
fields) and knowledge of the San Francisco Bay-Delta region.
Required Experience:


   - PhD degree with 0-2 years of experience, MS degree with at least 7
   years of experience, or BS degree with at least 9 years experience.
   - Degree(s) should be in ecology, hydrology, geography, geology, or a
   related field.

Required Skills:


   - Strong scientific/technical background and quantitative skills in the
   areas of riparian ecology, watershed hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and
   restoration science.
   - Ability to lead projects, including collaborating with scientific
   partners, and overseeing staff, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
   - Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate
   findings clearly in writing and presentations and synthesize scientific
   information for general and technical audiences.
   - Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with
   diverse groups of external partners and stakeholders.
   - Experience presenting at professional or academic conferences and to
   stakeholder groups.

Preferred Skills:


   - Experience in community-based planning and facilitating discussions
   with diverse stakeholder groups.



In addition, the candidate should have expertise or experience in some of
the following areas:


   - Climate change impacts on watershed processes
   - Relationships between hydrogeomorphic and ecological dynamics in
   riverine ecosystems
   - Groundwater processes
   - Geospatial or geostatistical analyses
   - Landscape ecology
   - Historical ecology
   - Ecosystem services (e.g., flood protection, heat island effect
   reduction, or human health benefits)
   - Landscape-scale conservation and restoration
   - Graphic design using Adobe tools or similar desktop publishing software
   - Data visualization using Adobe tools (Illustrator, InDesign,
   Photoshop), AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar software

*Salary & Benefits Highlights*


   - This will be an Environmental Scientist position. The anticipated
   salary range is $90,500-$103,000 (Bay Area salary range is listed; note
   that salary ranges for other locations are 10-15% lower depending on
   location). Salary ranges take into account many factors for making
   compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, education,
   internal equity, and organizational needs. We generally do not offer
   starting salaries at or near the top of the range.
   - Matching contributions to retirement plan (immediate vesting) (403B)
   - Medical Insurance: health, vision, dental with employer and employee
   contributions
   - 12 paid holidays
   - Vacation days starting at 3 weeks




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Anna de Lopez
Administrative Services Associates
San Francisco Estuary Institute
4911 Central Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
Office: 510.746.7358
Cell: 415.608.4945
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