Job Postings:

Posted 10/17/2025

Mount Hood Environmental – Habitat Restoration Project Manager

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 DOE

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Description

Mount Hood Environmental is seeking a motivated Habitat Restoration Project Manager to join our interdisciplinary team and support the development, coordination, and implementation of stream restoration projects in the Upper Salmon River Basin of central Idaho. This includes, but is not limited to, grant writing, landowner outreach, project development, review of project designs, coordination and collaboration with regional partners and clients, permitting, construction oversight, project management, budget tracking, report writing, and monitoring efforts. Workload is expected to be approximately 80% focused on restoration project development, coordination, and implementation, with the remaining 20% dedicated to monitoring and other tasks, depending on project needs and the candidate’s skills.

The selected candidate would preferably possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication, effectively work on a team and independently, and be familiar with fisheries in the Pacific Northwest.

EXAMPLES OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop stream restoration projects through collaborative partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, NGOs, tribes, and private landowners.
Draft competitive grant applications and give associated in-person presentations annually to acquire project funding.
Develop and manage project budgets and contracting agreements to complete restoration design, permitting, and construction.
Draft/review necessary documents to meet permit requirements for ESA consultation, cultural resources consultation, and the Clean Water Act (Section 401, 402 and 404).
Oversight of project construction including quality control of construction following engineering designs and specifications, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
Draft project progress and completion reports to meet funding and regulatory agency requirements.
Attend monthly in-person meetings as part of the Upper Salmon River Basin Technical Team, a collaborative working group focused on local natural resource conservation.
Help with restoration efficacy research and monitoring efforts including fish abundance and habitat surveys, photo point monitoring, water temperature data collection, and discharge measurements.
Occasional travel to fisheries and restoration-related conferences and out-of-basin tours.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Restoration Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, and two years of related experience,
OR Master’s degree in any of the above or an equivalent field.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of Pacific Northwest salmon and steelhead populations and restoration actions employed to conserve and enhance populations.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stream restoration projects.
Demonstrated experience acquiring project funding through grant application processes.
Experience with project management including developing budgets, hiring contractors, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
Experience working with regulatory agencies related to ESA consultation, cultural resource consultation, and the Clean Water Act.
Background in fish ecology (particularly, anadromous salmonid biology) and/or water management in the Pacific Northwest.
Experience with ecological data collection including the use of continuous water temperature data loggers and discharge measurement devices.
Proficient in using GIS platforms, data compilation, and project management software.
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team comprised of diverse stakeholders.
A high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project timelines.

Location:

Salmon, Idaho. This position will require a high degree of coordination and collaboration with regional partners and landowners. The employee will be expected to work from the MHE Salmon office or in the field an average of three days per week, with the option to work remotely when appropriate.

About Us:

MHE is a multi-disciplinary contract research and aquatic services company specializing in fisheries, environmental chemistry, water quality/quantity, ecology, and habitat restoration. We provide applied research, monitoring, statistical analysis, and habitat restoration services. We deliver holistic, cost-effective, data-driven projects and products that help clients achieve their objectives to manage and conserve aquatic resources.

Habitat Restoration: For more than fifteen years, MHE staff have been implementing stream restoration projects and conducting research and
monitoring in the upper Salmon River region. Over this time, we have built strong relationships with local landowners, funding and regulatory agencies, engineers, and contractors, while establishing a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects across multiple watersheds. MHE also plays a key role in the region’s restoration research and monitoring, evaluating how restoration influences habitat capacity and watershed population dynamics in collaboration with state, federal, tribal, and academic partners.

Fisheries: MHE fisheries scientists have conducted studies in watersheds throughout the Pacific Northwest and California that include data collection and analysis projects for various salmonids and non-salmonid species. We are well-versed in population dynamics modeling, instream flow studies, fish abundance and survival estimation, dam passage and migration behavior evaluations, and stream habitat assessments. We also specialize in applied genetics including stock identification, genetic tagging, and effective population size monitoring to track individuals and monitor populations. Additionally, we have extensive experience working with engineers and geomorphologists to design stream restoration projects to maximize benefits to salmonid species.

Toxicology & Water Quality: MHE’s scientists are experienced with aquatic and terrestrial toxicological risk assessments and monitoring. Data collection, synthesis of existing data, and literature review are used to inform operational or compliance concerns related to agriculture, forestry, and industrial practices. Our laboratory diagnostics include various capabilities in toxicity testing and rapid nutrient quantification as well as third-party chemical analysis in accordance with EPA standards.

Technical Services: MHE staff design statistically robust studies and bring expertise in meta-analyses, parametric and non-parametric methods, Bayesian statistics, AI modeling, population and life-cycle modeling, and spatial data analysis. We also deliver advanced analytical solutions leveraging Amazon Web Services, R, Python, Shiny, ESRI products, photogrammetry, and other advanced computing tools and software.

Regulatory Process: MHE scientists are experienced with ESA consultations, Biological Assessments, and Habitat Conservation Plans. We have a deep
understanding of the regulatory processes and have supported agency and private sector clients through numerous ESA consultations with emphasis on designing Biological Effects Analyses.

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Health care stipend
IRA employer match
Paid time off
Flexible hybrid remote/office schedule
Flexible work hours
Cell phone allowance

Website: https://mthoodenvironmental.com/

CONTACT: Please direct any questions about this position to Jessica Buelow, Habitat Restoration Program Manager, at jessica.buelow@mthoodenvironmental.com or 208-690-1604.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing example to
info@mthoodenvironmental.com

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

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