Riparian Habitat Implementation Coordinator III

Riparian Habitat Implementation Coordinator III

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled, first review of candidates will be Jan 12

Location:

Nampa, Idaho

Anticipated

Start Date:

TBD – Negotiable

The position will support the Water for Working Landscapes Program in partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG), the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Working Lands for Wildlife Program (WLFW) in efforts to deliver mesic habitat restoration in the sagebrush biome of southern Idaho.

The primary role is to manage mesic/wetland/riparian habitat restoration projects and coordinate among agencies to deliver science-driven watershed-scale conservation across jurisdictional boundaries. Duties include technical assistance for project inventory and design, partner coordination and outreach, compliance support, oversight and coordination of up to two implementation crews, writing monitoring reports, designing research needs, developing and maintaining a statewide mesic restoration database, and assisting with annual workshops and partner agency trainings.

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• Design and Delivery of Mesic Habitat Restoration
  • Lead planning and implementation of mesic habitat restoration projects across jurisdictional boundaries in collaboration with biologists and technical staff from USFWS, IDFG, NRCS, BLM, and other partner organizations.
  • Assist in the delivery of a statewide, watershed-scale implementation strategy using low-tech process-based restoration (LTP ) techniques.
  • Align mesic restoration with proactive sagebrush and rangeland conservation strategies (e.g., “Defend the Core, Grow the Core”), ensuring projects complement existing investments such as conifer removal and invasive species control.
  • Serve as a central point of contact to guide permitting and provide hands‑on assistance with permitting processes, including site visits, surveys, and monitoring, to ensure projects meet state, federal, and local requirements.
  • Provide technical assistance in stream ecology and fluvial geomorphology to agencies, landowners, and NGO partners, ensuring science-based restoration design and implementation.
  • Provide field leadership for Idaho’s “Stream Team” seasonal restoration crews, ensuring high‑quality implementation of LTP  structures and safe, efficient operation in remote field settings.
  • Provide on‑site troubleshooting, adaptive restoration design, and training for implementation crews and partner staff; coordinate logistics, vehicle and equipment needs, and schedules.
  • Develop and implement monitoring protocols to evaluate project effectiveness, coordinate post‑project follow‑up and maintenance, and prepare reports and data summaries to support adaptive management and shared learning.
  • Develop and manage a statewide database that tracks mesic restoration projects, site conditions, and partner contributions, ensuring it functions as an accessible decision‑support tool for partners.
• Communications, Partnerships, and Capacity‑Building
  • Serve as a central point of contact for state, federal, and NGO partners involved in mesic restoration across southern Idaho.
  • Support alignment of partner goals and funding priorities and provide landscape‑level conservation planning and technical assistance to ensure consistent, science-based conservation delivery across jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate use of conservation funding from USDA Farm Bill programs, the USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, the Idaho Sage‑Grouse Action Team, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and other sources to ensure seamless and integrated implementation.
  • Work with state and local agencies to leverage funding and build support for future partnership projects, ensuring continuity and long‑term impact.
  • Coordinate development of local contracts, agreements,…