Project Manager

Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist II

Location: Wenatchee, Washington | Hybrid Schedule: 30–40 hours per week Starting Pay: $31.62–$40.32 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Cascadia Conservation District (Cascadia CD) is seeking a motivated and collaborative Habitat Restoration Resource Specialist II to help lead aquatic and riparian restoration projects throughout Chelan County. This position will manage projects from concept through implementation and monitoring, including riparian restoration, large woody material installation, low-tech process-based restoration, and fish-passage projects.

In addition to managing restoration projects, grants, contracts, and permitting, this position will play an active role in watershed planning and salmon recovery. A key responsibility will be coordinating and facilitating the Entiat Planning Unit and Entiat Habitat Subcommittee, working with agency, tribal, nonprofit, landowner, and community partners to advance watershed priorities and on-the-ground restoration.

We are looking for someone who combines strong project management and communication skills with an interest in getting restoration work accomplished on the ground. You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of restoration work. We value relevant experience, sound judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn.

This is a permanent position working 30–40 hours per week based in Wenatchee, Washington. Hybrid work is available, with employees generally expected to work from the Wenatchee office 1–3 days per week depending on project and team needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the office.

The position reports to Cascadia CD's Riverscape Program Manager. Funding is subject to the continued availability of federal, state, and local grants and contracts.

Benefits

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Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

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Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

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