Description

POSITION SUMMARY

TU is seeking to hire a self-motivated and highly capable project manager to identify, prioritize, plan, and implement water and habitat-restoration and irrigation-efficiency projects. The primary work area will include communities between Salt Lake City and Spanish Fork Utah including two priority waters – the Mill Creek and Provo River basins. The project manager will work with communities, agency partners, landowners, and other stakeholders to improve the resiliency of native fisheries and habitat by improving habitat, water quality, fish passage, and natural resource management. A successful candidate will work with a team of stakeholders in each watershed to prioritize, design, and implement a wide range of restoration activities across the basin with the intent to deliver broad benefits to fisheries, agricultural producers, and communities surrounding the rivers. Typical projects include construction of beaver dam analogs (BDAs), reconstruction of irrigation diversions to allow for fish passage, and floodplain restoration. Work will occur on private and public lands. Additionally, there will be opportunities to work on instream flow leasing projects that bolster water levels in the rivers, Utah Lake, and the Great Salt Lake. A successful candidate will have the freedom to be creative with projects and prioritize opportunities. This position is highly visible to TU members and a multitude of stakeholders. The project manager will need to understand the needs of the various stakeholders and engage with communities in a meaningful way. This position will be based out of a home office with travel throughout the work area; therefore, it is flexibly based in communities between Salt Lake City and Spanish Fork, UT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with agency staff, landowners, and other watershed stakeholders to implement watershed restoration efforts.
• Manage complex budgets with multiple funding sources.
• Contract with engineering consultants and contractors to design and construct restoration projects.
• Write grant proposals to state, federal agencies, and private foundations.
• Represent Trout Unlimited within local committees and communities.
• Manage and maintain existing on-the-ground infrastructure such as fish screens and beaver dam analogs.
• Collect water quality and flow data.
• Attend Trout Unlimited chapter and council functions where appropriate.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience in a full-time position are required. Preference will be given to a candidate with a master's degree in Fisheries, Environmental Science or related field and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to show initiative and be self-motivated with excellent time-management skills.
• Professional experience working with landowners, resource managers, or other stakeholders in a collaborative setting.
• Experience with managing and/or writing grants.
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively to achieve a conservation mission.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally. 
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds and hike over uneven terrain.
• Work occurs in office and outdoor environments and can require work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (use of personal vehicle is reimbursed at government rate).

Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, 

an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter via the link below. In your resume document, please list three professional references.