Geomorphologist bei Yurok Tribe (CA), CA

About the Department

Under general supervision of the Trinity River Fisheries Division – Senior Fisheries Biologist. This position will provide technical expertise in geomorphology, geology, physical science, and large-scale river/channel restoration design and implementation. Responsible for the development and execution of physical and geomorphic monitoring and assessments, river/channel rehabilitation design and implementation, hydraulic modeling and data analysis and interpretation. This position is full-time permanent, based on funding availability.

Position Duties

1. Develop and implement physical and resource assessment and management plans for the Tribal Fisheries Program in general, and for the specific area of responsibility, as is necessary.
2. Serves as point of contact to the various federal, state and local resource agencies, including Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, CA Resources Agency, and other tribes.
3. Perform hydraulic and sediment transport modeling, geomorphic baseline monitoring and in-stream flow measurements.
4. Provide design recommendations for restoration projects including bank rehabilitation, gravel augmentation, riparian re-vegetation, floodplain creation, sediment management and watershed restoration.
5. Serves as the Yurok Design Team co-lead. This includes development of design alternatives and design reports, reviewing all TRRP Design Group reports, and participation in all Design Group meetings.
6. Design, develop and implement 2D hydraulic and fish habitat modeling in support of rehabilitation site design assessments and alternatives.
7. Develops comprehensive watershed scale hydraulic analysis for large river reaches including the Trinity River and Kamath River using 2D Modeling and statistical tools to develop prioritization and alternative analysis evaluation for basin-wide management issues.
8. Serves as the TRRP Physical Workgroup representative for the Yurok Tribe. This includes participating in all Physical Workgroup meetings, as well as reviewing all reports and workgroup documents.
9. Serves on the TRRP Design Team, Flow Workgroup, and other technical workgroups as needed.
10. Develop discipline specific physical and geomorphic monitoring strategies, protocols and study plans.
11. Prepares statistical analysis to include computer modeling, sufficient to evaluate sediment contribution and transport, channel geometry, and responses resulting from channel modifications.
12. Review/edit reports, research and monitoring proposals, position papers, and various documents prepared by staff and program Partners.
13. Present findings and make recommendations in a clear and logical manner, often in a controversial environment.
14. Train and supervise subordinate staff.
15. Conduct field sampling and data collection, including any physical, geomorphic or survey related monitoring activities.
16. May be involved with regulatory permitting, including NEPA, CEQA and ESA compliance.
17. Assist the Fisheries Program Manager in developing Tribal positions concerning the specific area of responsibility.
18. May be assigned other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.
19. The preference location of this position is Willow Creek, Weaverville, or Klamath California, although authorization may be provided for remote work assignments dependent on the applicant and the specific situation at the time of offer.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G11: Bachelor's degree in related field with four years job specified experience.
2. G12: Bachelor's degree in related field with five years job specified experience.
3. G13: Bachelor's degree in related field with six years job specified experience.
4. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
5. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrated ability with sediment transport modeling, water temperature modeling, geomorphic baseline monitoring, in-stream flow analysis or watershed restoration.
2. Demonstrated ability with large scale river restoration design and techniques.
3. Demonstrated ability with 2D hydraulic and habitat modeling, including all applicable field collection techniques.
4. Demonstrated ability with ArcGIS, including the ability to create, edit, export and manage GIS files from multiple sources.
5. Demonstrated ability with experimental design and statistical procedures for sampling population parameters.
6. Extensive communication skills, especially writing and public speaking.
7. Interpersonal and oral communication skills to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
8. Knowledge of ESA, NEPA and CEQA regulatory permitting and compliance.
9. Ability to compile, analyze and report data concerning physical sciences.
10. Proven experience in training and supervising subordinate staff.
11. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

Other Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.