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American Rivers
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See open jobs at American Rivers.See open jobs similar to "DIRECTOR, RIVER RESTORATION - DAM REMOVAL" Schmidt Marine.TITLE: Director of River Restoration – Dam Removal
CLASSIFICATION: Director
DEPARTMENT: Conservation
WAGE CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Northwest Region Director
LOCATION: Puget Sound Area, Washington, USA
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers’ staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠.
American Rivers centers the ongoing work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all that we do. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that everyone brings to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
With Regions across the country, American Rivers’ Northwest Region serves Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Regional programs include: riverscape restoration – dam removal and floodplain restoration; hydropower reform; and wild & scenic river and public lands protections.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of River Restoration will support American Rivers’ efforts to restore riverscapes through dam removal in the Northwest Region. We are looking for candidates who can lead coalitions of land managers, State and Federal agencies, other NGOs, and Tribal Nations to further develop the Northwest Dam Removal Program through process-based river restoration approaches that balance ecological, social, and cultural values as well as feasibility considerations. The Director will work locally to help scale dam removal efforts in the Northwest through pipeline development, regional and national policy and advocacy work, and by providing technical support for regional dam removal and related river restoration projects.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The anticipated salary range for this position is $71,196-$86,535, depending on experience and qualifications. Full-time and full-time equivalent employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, a retirement plan, and generous leave time. American Rivers offers flextime and telecommuting options to maximize work-life balance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply through BambooHR. Please include a Cover Letter with your submission.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at American Rivers.See open jobs similar to "DIRECTOR, RIVER RESTORATION - DAM REMOVAL" Schmidt Marine.