Project Manager, Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition (Forks, WA)
Date: June 4th, 2018
Job Title: Project Manager
Date: Immediately
Salary: $18-$26 per hour DOE
The Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition is a regional fisheries enhancement group
located in Forks, WA. The organization’s focus is restoring salmon habitat.
This position, located in Forks, WA, serves as a project manager in support of the
lead project manager/executive director.
The range of projects includes but is not limited to volunteer coordination, project
development/implementation, in stream/near stream restoration, and crossing
design/construction.
The applicant for this position must be able to work collaboratively with the Pacific
Coast Salmon Coalition team, and to independently develop, manage, and
accomplish short-term and long-term project goals. The position reports to the
executive director.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree is preferred. Associate Degree is the minimum educational
requirement and will be accepted based on relevant experience - Four years relevant work experience w/Bachelors degree, Eight years relevant
work experience w/Associates degree - Knowledge of Olympic Peninsula ecology, salmon habitats and restoration
techniques - Self-motivated and high attention to detail
- Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions including hiking offroad
and trail, wading rivers and streams, planting trees, lifting up to 50 pounds - Reliable transportation: Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle able to negotiate
rough roads, and ability to travel for work (reimbursed for mileage at current WA
State rate)
Experience:
- Management of publicly-funded projects
- Construction management
- Ecological/habitat restoration project experience
Essential Skills:
- Good communication skills to interact with project partners and contractors
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to safely traverse all types of terrain
- Reliable and on time
- Data entry and word processing
- GIS experience and skill are desired but not required
Responsibilities:
The project manager will be working with staff, board, landowners, partners, and funders to identify, design, implement and monitor salmon habitat restoration projects. Work includes but is not limited to:
- Work with engineers and partners to design effective feasibility studies for projects
- Conduct landowner outreach and build strong working relationships
- Budget management
- Knowledge of engineering designs, ability to interpret and understand them
- Permitting
- Oversight of project implementation
- Monitoring project effectiveness and reporting results
- Work with partner organizations
- Restore salmon habitat
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Alex Huelsdonk, Executive Director
pacsac@olypen.com
OR
PO Box 2527, Forks, WA 98331