Roads Division Assistant Manager

JOB TITLE: Roads Division Assistant Manager 

JOB CLASS:  Roads Division Assistant Manager: $28.75-31.75

Seasonal (potential for year-round role), Hourly, Full-time (40 hrs/week)

About the Watershed Research and Training Center

The Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) sustains healthy lands and healthy communities. What started in the early 1990s as a local project to re-train displaced loggers and mill workers in Trinity County, CA is now a vibrant nonprofit organization working locally, statewide and nationally on a host of landscape conservation and community development issues. In addition to putting dozens of our community members back to work in the woods each year, we lead several forest and watershed conservation programs, coordinate state biomass and fire management partnerships, and have played an influential role in state and federal policy-making and program direction. 

Job Summary

The Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) is seeking a full time Roads Division Assistant Manager to implement a variety of watershed restoration projects in the Trinity and South Fork Trinity River watersheds.  This position will work under the direction of the Roads Division Manager and in support of Program Associates in multiple programs.  Key goals for this position will include: 1) plan and implement road condition inventories, prescribe treatments, and implement treatments to reduce the sediment inputs into waterways and improve fish passage, 2) assist with construction oversight on road-related projects, 3) Work closely with the Division Manager to strategize and create a stable roads program with several seasonal employees.  This position will mainly be located out of the WRTC’s Weaverville office but will require frequent travel in Trinity County in a company vehicle and potential overnight stays. A valid California driver’s license will be required.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hike and navigate difficult terrain in inclement, hot, or smoky weather, and often near or around water. They must be able to drive on remote Forest Service roads, use electronic devices such as computers, tablets, phones, and GPS, and will occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Duties and Core Responsibilities

• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for conducting fieldwork,
• Communicate regularly and effectively with co-workers and supervisors and follow direction from project managers and supervisors,
• Interact positively and professionally with colleagues, landowners, managers, partners, and contractors,
• Schedule work for crew members and trainees with the assistance of the Roads Division Manager,

Data Collection and Inventories:

• Data collection, photos, map creation, and analysis including ArcGIS Pro data curation,
• Creation of Field Maps in ArcGIS Pro for use by multiple co-workers or crew,
• Identify sites to reduce road-sourced sediment,
• Road improvement implementation planning including creation of work plans, maps, and budgets, and assist Roads Division Manager with grants and administrative duties, 
• Supervise field crews inventorying roads and implementing treatments, including layout and design of sites (staking and painting), stocking of materials (mulch/culverts/drainage materials), implementation of BMPs, installing live water diversions, and stabilization/revegetation of work sites, 
• Performs related work as assigned,

Road Maintenance, Upgrades, and Decommissioning Projects:

• Identify and prioritize stream crossings for upgrades and storm proofing,
• Assist the Roads Division Manager with RFP’s for project solicitation and drafting of contracts,
• Oversight of contractors to ensure adherence to design and or work plans,
• Coordinate with Roads Division Manager on construction, crew, and work flow schedules,
• Support the meadows restoration projects by collecting data and photos for future and current projects,

Other key functions (with support from Division Manager and Program Directors):

• Assist in the data collection for project permits,
• Support grant and report writing for road related projects, 
• Support environmental planning and or permitting for road related projects, 

Assist other programs within the Watershed Stewards Program with projects,

Salary:

• Roads Division Assistant Manager earns between $28.75- $31.75 per hour.

Locations:

• Office (30%): Hayfork, Weaverville, or Home Office
• Remote field work (70%): Field work can occur across the entire Trinity River watershed, working in remote locations in the South Fork Trinity River.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly in a single day.
• Lift and load heavy tools and equipment into vehicles and equipment.
• Possess a general understanding of, or interest in, fisheries, aquatic ecosystems, or hydrology. 
• Natural resource background preferred.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 4WD vehicles in all types of weather.
• Must be able to navigate, drive, and traverse rugged terrain with all needed gear and tools to accomplish the job or task.
• Ability to navigate off road using a compass, GPS and USGS topographic maps;
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

Additional Information 

This is a seasonal position for the 2026 field season. The typical season is May through October.  An extended season or additional employment opportunities, including the potential for this to grow into a year-round role may be available. This position’s regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (four 10-hour days). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer, phone, or tablet. Willingness to camp is required for this position, field work may require overnight camping.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on March 30, 2026. The job will remain open until filled. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resumé, and a list of references to Cindy Buxton: cbuxton@thewatershedcenter.com

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The Watershed Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status entitled under federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.