Salary: $69,550.87 - $124,499.15 Annually
Location : Ashland, OR
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number:
Division: Natural Resources
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer/Program Manager under the Fisheries Department - Design and Construction Program. This position will manage technical field operations for large scale river restoration construction projects on the Trinity River or other projects off the Yurok Tribe Reservation. The Technical Operations Field Manager will oversee all technical field staff during construction operations and will manage on-site technical design integration with construction personnel or external contractor. Manager will have the responsibility to coordinate with the external client agency or organization regarding all technical or design-related field operations. This position is a 2-year term position with opportunity for extension based on availability of funding.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervises all technical staff on multiple projects including fisheries biologists, restoration specialists, environmental specialists, field surveyors, fisheries technicians, water quality/turbidity monitors, and other team members performing work at restoration projects sites.
2. Schedules, assigns, and directs work; evaluates and appraises; coaches; addresses complaints and resolves problems; takes disciplinary action; and ensures quality of work.
3. Manages and oversees the field placement of all fisheries habitat components on restoration project sites including large wood elements, large wood structures, gravel, cobble, boulders, plant materials, and other materials as needed.
4. Develops and manages project budgets for technical operations, procurement purchases, and assist with other financial operations to support field operations.
5. Collaborates with engineers, geomorphologists, and other technical staff on design teams by providing biological/habitat/ecological expertise for developing restoration designs.
6. Manages, coordinates, and ensures compliance with project design, environmental permits, and all technical details of the project. Communicates with project team including construction manager, equipment foreman, and operators/laborers during operations to ensure project technical scope is being met.
7. Develops and directs the implementation of short and long-term work plans for all restoration technical field crews to ensure optimum and efficient use of resources.
8. Participates on evaluation/assessment teams to complete Knowledge, Skills, and Ability assessments for initial classification of all technical field crews and staff.
9. Performs all essential on-site support functions for field crews, as necessary.
10. Responsible for managing on-site technical field equipment to ensure that it is being used safely and kept in good working conditions and maintained appropriately.
11. Responsible for on-site inspections of the technical pre- and post-work site management.
12. Assists Survey Manager/PLS with managing Quality Control Operations including on-site technical surveys, aerial mapping surveys, and other data collection to support operations.
13. Develops various technical and on-site design reports and documentation, work activity reports, inspection logs, travel paperwork, expense reports, timecards, etc.
14. Required to keep accurate on-site construction daily records of all technical operations.
15. Work with management to prepare required design technical progress reports, work summaries, and final reports of technical operations.
16. Plans and conducts safety meetings and promotes and enforces safety regulations and policies within the working environment.
17. Serves as in-river swift water safety officer during field operations and construction activities.
18. Assist with the development and management of Department and/or project budget and development of short- and long-term tribal objectives.
19. Responsible for applying Yurok Tribal personnel, and other policies, and procedures.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G11: Bachelor of Science with four years of job specified experience.
2. G12: Bachelor of Science with five years of job specified experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, other agencies, and the public.
3. Ability to make sound and independent judgments.
4. Must possess, or pass prior to beginning work, a certified swift water rescue, First Aid and CPR class.
5. Must possess advanced skills in ArcGIS, including the ability to create, edit, export and manage GIS files from multiple sources.
6. Must be proficient with computer operations and knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications for technical operations including Trimble survey equipment and GIS.
7. Advanced knowledge of safe and efficient operations around heavy equipment
8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees with Department Director. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions with concurrence of Department Director. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment temperature can fluctuate between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit due to open doors and windows. The job will require inside and outside activities. There are many distractions, and the noise level can escalate. The employee is exposed to work which may be conducted under adverse weather conditions including rain, fog, wind, and moderately cold or extremely hot temperatures, and exposure to construction equipment and debris,fumes, odors, airborne particles and dust. The employee is routinely exposed to the possibility of bodily injury. The employee will work in and around ongoing construction and use of heavy equipment; and in rugged, precarious places. The employee may be required to drive and to operate pick-up trucks and other light vehicles in all weather conditions. The employee is required to wear safety equipment to perform some of the functions of this job. There are frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. With ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of Yurok language is preferred but not required.
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. With ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Employee will have prolonged periods of standing or sitting and constant movement. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often.
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
2. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
3. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
4. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
