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The Restoration Project Manager (RPM) provides oversight and management of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe's habitat restoration projects. The position works to restore habitats for fish, shellfish, and wildlife and improve the Tribe's resilience to the effects of climate change. The RPM is responsible for managing large restoration project budgets in compliance with grant agreement contracts. The position manages consultant contracts for a range of services and coordinates with a variety of stakeholders and government agencies. The RPM supervises the Natural Resources Technician and manages consultant and grant contracts. The RPM collaborates with the tribal community and staff.

Duties Include:

• Implementing the Port Gamble shoreline restoration/ recreation project. Managing a budget of $5 million in compliance with grant agreement contracts. Supervising multiple consultant contracts and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Implementing the Tribe's other restoration projects including Shipbuilders Creek restoration, invasive species removal, riparian buffer improvement, Middle Creek restoration and others.
• Collaborating with partner organizations, government agencies and stakeholders on restoration designs and permitting.
• Procuring and contracting with consultants under the Tribe's procurement policy.
• Supervising consultant contracts for design, engineering, science, and other specialty services in line with project budgets and grant requirements.
• Managing project budgets, contracts, and invoicing in coordination with the Tribe's Accounting Department.
• Researching restoration funding opportunities and completing grant applications under the direction of the Dept Director and the Tribe's Grants Department.
• Completing grant reports and compliance monitoring in line with grant agreements.
• Supervising NR Technician in coordination with NR Department programs.
• Coordinating with the NR Department programs, other departments, and the tribal community on restoration project design, permitting and construction.

• Providing verbal reports to supervisor and Tribal Council.

   

   

   

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, ecology, environmental science or similar field required with at least three years of relevant professional experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills are required, including spreadsheet and word processing. Geospatial mapping skills are a plus.

• Other: Proven ability to work with engineers, planners, scientists, permitting and grant agencies and others to resolve issues and ensure successful completion of complex restoration projects. Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.

   

Requirements:

General knowledge of environmental science, ecosystem recovery, watershed ecology and coastal processes in relation to habitat restoration projects. General knowledge of the effects of climate change and their potential to impact tribal resources.

Familiarity with local, state and federal permits and the permit requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act and State Governor's Executive Order 21-02.

Ability to manage complex restoration projects involving multiple stakeholders and interrelating initiatives within project schedules and on budget.

Ability to manage large project budgets in co