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NPT Watershed Restoration Specialist II

Salary: $28.64/hour or higher (DOE)

Location: McCall, Idaho

Closing Date: August 7th, 2026

Posted 7/23/2026

Position Overview:

The Nez Perce Tribe is seeking a motivated and qualified professional to fill a full-time Watershed Restoration Specialist II position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team dedicated to restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems critical to Endangered Species Act listed fish (Chinook salmon, steelhead and bull trout) recovery.

This position blends office-based technical work during the winter with hands-on field work and project oversite during the snow free months. 

Office Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and summarize watershed data
  • Prepare reports and technical documents
  • Utilize GIS tools (ArcGIS)
  • Develop restoration plans
  • Secure environmental compliance for projects
  • Monitor and report on project implementation
  • Assist with grant writing and project development
  • Coordinate with project leadership and partner agencies

Field Responsibilities:

  • Supervise field crews
  • Conduct fisheries and stream habitat surveys
  • Perform culvert and road assessments
  • Oversee restoration projects such as culvert replacement, road removal, riparian planting, water quality and quantity monitoring. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience
    • OR one (1) year of professional experience with a Master’s degree
  • At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Note: Experience cannot be substituted for education.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • A Nez Perce Tribe Employment Application
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three (3) letters of reference
  • Unofficial college transcripts

Applications can be emailed to: teamhr@nezperce.org

In the subject line make sure to note: Watershed Specialist II (HR-26-141)

Or mailed to: Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources Office

                       Attn: Watershed Specialist II (HR-26-141)

                        PO Box 365

                        Lapwai, Idaho 83540

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and insurable under Tribal policy
  • Current Driver’s License Record (DLR) from any state licensed within the past three (3) years
  • Pre-employment drug testing required (drug-free workplace)

A full job description is available on the Tribes Employment Webpage.