• Handling techniques
• Herd health management
• Intensive/critical care including tube feeding, fluid therapy, taking blood samples, performing exams, and triage
• Oiled animal rehabilitation (mostly winter)
• Orphan rearing (between May and July)
• Pelagic bird care (mostly winter)
• Individual case management (fractures, fishhook, and line injuries, road strikes, predator attacks, etc.)
• Release rehabilitated birds back to the wild
• Species specific dietary/caging/aviary needs
• Facilities/pool maintenance
• Dirty work including cleaning, laundry, dishes, and handling fish to feed patients
• Participate in wildlife training sessions
• Potential to join oil spill response team
• Career network with spill response and rehabilitation professionals, veterinarians, and researchers

• Compensation: $22-24/ hour, depending on experience
• Housing: A generous housing stipend will be provided. Applicant must be willing to live in Blythe or within a 45-minute drive to the facility.
• Start Date: February 19th, 2025
• End Date: Oct 31st, 2025
• Location: Blythe, CA
• Additional Details: Preference will be given to candidates with AWD or 4WD personal vehicles. Mileage reimbursement will be provided. GPS unit, compass, camera, and range finder (if necessary) will be provided by WEST; however, technician must be equipped with and provide own, appropriate field clothing, and binoculars. 

• Be able to work independently with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients.
• Have previous experience identifying birds of the southwest desert by sight and sound.
• This position requires prior experience with bird-focused biological work and a high level of bird identification skills. 

• Conducting fatality monitoring for bird fatalities at a large-scale solar facility + transmission line 
• Conducting Carcass Persistence Trials 
• Preference will be given to Technicians with the ability to identify birds of the Southwestern US 
• Fieldwork will require long days in high temperatures and variable wind speeds.  
• Fatality monitoring will entail long hours of walking, sometimes in inclement conditions. 
• Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (sharp vegetation, dust/sand, extreme heat and cold, high winds, snakes, and stinging insects).  
• Hours worked is between 40 - 50 hours per week and may require overtime. 
• Job duties require the use of compass, global positioning system devices, binoculars, range finders, and digital cameras as well as the ability to maintain equipment. 
• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities. 
• Technicians will be required to follow all safety protocols for WEST and the solar energy facilities.  
• Technicians will be expected to use good judgment to work safely and efficiently. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred, but job experience may substitute.
• Preference for biologist experienced in avian use surveys specifically point-count surveys; candidates with higher-level birding skills will be given preference
• Must be proficient in identification of majority Southwestern migrant and resident bird species by sight and sound
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential
• Must be able to use compass, global positioning system devices, binoculars, range finders, tablets, and digital cameras; as well as maintain equipment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians
• Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise)
• Maintain focus for long periods of time
• Follow instructions from manager and team leader
• Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism 
• Follow all WEST safety protocols
• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities

• Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. 
• Hike in adverse conditions for long hours 

•  Supervisory
  • Develops, motivates, and leads a high-performance Executive Team (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer of BOD); provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the development of management staff
  • Evaluates performance of the Executive Team for compliance with established policies and objectives of KRC
  • Supervises assigned staff, interns and volunteers; recruitment, performance management and other personnel processes as funding is developed to fill anticipated additional positions within staff
  • Ensure part-time staff are submitting hours to payroll as necessary (including seasonal or temporary positions)  
  • Effectively manages leadership adherence to long term and short-term vision and organizational goals  
  • Institutes and enforces corrective action plans when needed and monitors compliance
• Fiscal  
  • Works collaboratively with outsourced Human Resources and Finance staff to monitor expenditures 
  • Creates annual budget to be presented to the Board of Directors (BOD) for approval 
  • Oversees the management of KRC operations within the established budget guidelines 
  • Reviews financial reports to ensure they are in alignment with budget, organizational goals and objectives
• Development 
  • Develop innovative approaches and funding sources for new programs in compliance with KRC’s mission, vision and strategic objectives 
  • Grant writing, relationship building within philanthropic community, revenue generation to support the growth of KRC 
  • Administers grants, including reporting and fiscal management
  • Reviews the quality of all reports submitted to funding and any other external sources and ensures that reports are submitted on time
• Governance 
  • Serves as Lead Staff to the BOD 
  • Collaborates with the Executive Team/Board to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel 
  • Prepares documentation and ensures the governance of the organization is properly maintained and assists the BOD in establishing necessary policy and decision-making to meet community needs 
  • Creation of the agenda for the monthly BOD meetings 
  • Provides the Board with timely information regarding the local, social and economic environment as it pertains to the KRC mission 
  • Approves KRC operational procedures, policies and personnel needs to ensure successful accomplishment of program and project objectives
  • Ensures all practices are consistent and compliant with contracts as well as federal, state and local requirements 
  • Works with outside consultants to monitor compliance within KRC programs and projects
• Organizational Representation 
  • Establishes and maintains effective partnerships and communications with KRC’s key constituencies to build effective working relationships, including BOD, staff, clients, County, State, and Federal officers, and peer leaders
  • Acts as spokesperson for KRC with leaders of all federal, state, county, community groups, program heads and agencies
  • Meets with community leaders to ensure community engagement and satisfaction  
  • Measures outcomes and feedback for the Conservancy and each service of KRC programs
• Other  
  • Travels for KRC business using personal transportation  
  • Works evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree or a degree of higher learning from an accredited college university or a combination of experience and education
• Ten years of experience in nonprofit administration, preferably in a Director level position or higher 
• Record of commitment to diversity and advocacy for diverse and underserved communities, and proven experience working successfully to create an inclusive working environment 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills     
• Demonstrated skills in budget, staff, and program management in a non-profit environment 
• Ability to effectively manage diverse programs and complex funding streams, including familiarity with the structure and management of federally and state-funded programs  
• Ability to inspire innovation and initiative within KRC staff, BOD, and community  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace  
• Access to reliable transportation, including carrying adequate auto insurance on personal vehicle as required by CA state law, and insurability by KRC carrier if utilizing KRC vehicle
   

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Adapt to the strains of long distance travel, work long hours when necessary and must accommodate a night and weekend schedule if required.
   

• To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to membership@kingsriverconservancy.org
• Position open until filled

• Work collaboratively in teams to conduct fieldwork, generally within a 40-hour workweek, but some overtime may occasionally be required to meet project goals. Overnight travel to various project sites within Washington state from March to July and September to November  may be necessary. 
• Travelling highways, single lane roads, and forest roads in various driving conditions. Traveling to field locations; work weeks could range from (4) 10-hour days to 8 days on and 6 days off  in an alternating schedule. 
• Accessing tributary headwaters by backpack and navigating unimproved shoreline areas by foot.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to both team members and external stakeholders and landowners. 
• Identifying, sampling, tagging, and accurately recording relevant data for native and nonnative fish species in Washington, with an emphasis on salmonid species. 
• Conducting routine maintenance of backpack electrofishers and associated equipment.

• 2~ years of experience in the fisheries field preferred.
• Experience providing technical support related to production, research, operations or program administration efforts in laboratories, field, or other settings. 
• Previous experience conducting and/or participating in backpack shocking surveys and using GPS devices and tablets for data collection.   
• Graduated from a university with a focus on fish and wildlife biology or ecology.
• Currently enrolled in a university with a focus on fish and wildlife biology or ecology will also be considered.
• Experience identifying and sampling native and nonnative fish species in Washington state, with an emphasis on salmonid species. 
• Repairing and troubleshooting backpack shocking devices and other field gear (mechanical experience a plus).
• Proactive approach to challenges, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing conditions, priorities, and unexpected obstacles in the field. 
• Experience in fish surveys and electrofishing techniques.
• Certification in Swift Water Rescue and/or Wilderness First Aid/CPR.

• Ability and availability for overnight travel between March-July and September-November to various sites across Washington.
• Ability to work 10+ hour days in diverse outdoor environments, including forests, rivers, streams, and lakes, often in remote locations.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, such as rain, fog, or extreme temperatures, including ability to drive in such conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain.
• Must be a proficient swimmer and able to operate in cold water conditions.
• Ability and willingness to adjust work locations, sampling methods, and schedules (including weekends and evenings) based on project priorities.

• Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life / disability insurance, incentive bonus package, and 401k with match.

Native Mussel Technician 2025-00073

• Maintain a positive attitude, and strong work ethic, and be able to work well with others in a team setting.
• Work with the public and private landowners and represent the WGFD in a professional manner.
• Safely operate sampling equipment.
• Safely collect, handle, and identify native mussels.
• Compile and enter collected data.

• Ability to perform fieldwork under adverse weather conditions.
• Irregular schedules with weekend work will be required.
• Extensive overnight travel is required as is camping in remote locations.
  
  

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.  The position will run from June 2, 2025 to October 15, 2025.
• Lodging, rain gear, uniform, and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Off-duty housing is not provided.
• Contact Travis Neebling, Aquatic Assessment Crew Biologist at 307-233-6410 or Travis.Neebling@wyo.gov for additional information about the position or application process. Please do not send cover letters or resumes via email; those should be attached to the online application.
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract position (AWEC)