Adaptation​/Hydrology​/Construction Management Fellowship

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In partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Mobilize Green seeks Adaptation Fellows working on adaptation, hydrology, and/or construction management for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Adaptation Fellows support the Service’s efforts to adapt to and mitigate contemporary ecological change by collaborating with partners, integrating nature-based solutions, and strengthening adaptation and resilience across management of Service trust resources.

This fellowship focuses on adaptation, hydrology, and/or construction management on National Wildlife Refuge System lands. Fellows will support habitat and hydrologic restoration, infrastructure maintenance, and adaptation to rapid ecological change through activities such as field-based restoration projects, data collection and analysis, construction oversight, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers hands‑on experience and collaboration with multiple USFWS programs, helping fellows build skills in hydrology, project management, restoration science, and infrastructure maintenance.

• San Luis Valley NWR Complex - Alamosa, CO

26 weeks (6 months), full‑time (40 hours per week), on‑site position. The fellowship is eligible for extension up to 3 years (36 months).

June 2026

• Hands on learning and job training experience
• Paid orientation and travel to orientation
• Mentorship for career and professional development
• Weekly living allowance ($800 per week)
• Housing
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Health insurance option
• Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship). Other authorities may apply.

• Installing and maintaining hydrologic monitoring equipment (e.g., staff gages, shallow groundwater wells, and water level recorders).
• Conduct water quality sampling.
• Conduct topographic and bathymetric surveys.
• Monitor vegetation, elevation, and hydrology using established protocols and synthesize data to assess project success.

• Work as part of a team to restore hydrology to salt marsh, freshwater wetlands, or other habitats depending on location.
• Facilitate cross‑programmatic coordination to advance priority resiliency projects.
• Develop communication materials and demonstration case studies to disseminate restoration methodology, and assist other projects.
• Prepare briefing materials and innovative content to communicate adaptation success stories.
• Support feasibility, design, and implementation of conservation projects that enhance ecological resilience.

• Conduct site condition analyses, data collection, and instrumentation data analysis.
• Perform limited engineering schematics or architectural designs for developmental assignments.
• Participate in inspections, reviews, and evaluations of facilities and infrastructure.
• Assist with project management, contract administration, compliance checks, and database operations.
• Use remote‑sensing tools and data analysis software to support project designs.
• Prepare drawings, permits, material testing, and documentation for projects.

• Gain skills in hydrology, geomorphology, and nature‑based restoration design, including data collection, analysis, and project design.
• Develop expertise in surface water and groundwater monitoring, surveying, and tidal flow assessment.
• Acquire knowledge of construction management techniques, project management of in‑house and contracted crew, and compliance reporting for a large‑scale, multiple‑year restoration project.
• Understand how to integrate adaptation and nature‑based engineering principles into wildlife conservation and infrastructure projects.
• Build professional networks across USFWS, working with various stakeholders including contractors, States, Tribes, NGOs, and local governments.
• Develop case studies, communication materials, intranet content, and other shared learning materials to promote the operationalization of science‑based action.
• Experience cross‑programmatic collaboration, project management, and collaborative team‑based field…