River Restoration Technician

Description: River Science is the lead organization for River Corps and is a 501c(3) nonprofit located in Canon City, CO. The River Corps program places AmeriCorps members at organizations and agencies throughout Colorado to focus on helping the efficiency, efficacy, and scale or healthy rivers and watersheds. To thrive in these technical positions, Members will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. Specifically, all members will receive training in water quality sampling, stream flow measurement, on-the-ground project monitoring with GIS, and essential watershed coordination techniques to ensure they are adding valuable capacity to watershed actions and initiatives across Colorado. Some positions will require members to be trained in low-tech process-based restoration (ltpbr).  

This position will focus on low-tech process-based restoration (ltpbr) techniques and implementation. Projects will be around the state and supporting our restoration partners. Training will include hands-on experience in the construction of beaver dam analogs (BDAs), post assisted log structures (PALS), and soil stabilization techniques of one-rock dams and Zuni Bowls. 

Responsibilities:

Implement ltpbr techniques

Work with various partners

Read and follow design plans

Operate light and medium equipment (post pounders, UTVs, loppers)

Follow all safety measures

Communicate with partners and stakeholders

GIS mapping and data collection

Occasional water quality data collection or water quantity data collection may be required.

Qualifications: 

Be at least 18 years of age

Have their driver’s license, their own vehicle, and proof of auto insurance

Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.

Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States

Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website checks)

Learn more and apply here.