River and Floodplain Project Manager

The River & Floodplains Project Manager is a senior-level position responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing complex, multi-benefit floodplain and river corridor restoration projects that advance the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s ecological, cultural, and climate resilience priorities. This position serves as a lead technical and strategic resource in riverine habitat restoration, flood risk reduction, and landscape-scale natural infrastructure efforts across the Tribe’s ancestral lands.

This position plays a critical role in integrating climate adaptation, large wood cycle restoration, channel morphology enhancements, and tribal cultural access into a comprehensive river corridor strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead implementation of the Upper Snoqualmie Resilient River Corridor Management Plan, overseeing restoration strategies from concept to construction.
• Develop and implement a Forest Stewardship Strategy for the Upper Snoqualmie River Corridor, integrating riparian forest restoration, native vegetation recruitment, long-term ecological monitoring, and a sustainable funding strategy.
• Plan, manage, and implement habitat restoration projects with a focus on Snoqualmie Tribe-owned lands, including engineered log jams, riparian reforestation, side-channel and floodplain reconnection, and barrier removal to restore natural processes.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams, including contractors, technical consultants, and Tribal staff, to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and permitting processes to ensure timely and compliant implementation.
• Conduct and oversee site assessments, ecological inventories, and pre/post-restoration monitoring using geomorphic and habitat-based metrics.
• Analyze and align local, county, and regional planning documents (e.g. floodplain, climate, hazard mitigation) with Tribal priorities to inform restoration strategies.
• Serve as a Tribal representative in regional working groups and partnerships, including WRIA 7, Mountains to Sound Greenway, WA DNR, and local governments.
• Support development of stewardship plans for Tribal lands, including the integration of cultural practices, first foods, and riparian restoration on farm and forest properties.
• Develop technical reports, outreach materials, presentations, and Tribal Council briefings that communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Contribute to grant writing, grant management, and funding acquisition strategies.
• Support coalition-building activities to expand landscape-scale restoration networks.
• Assist with program development across the GASP department on issues such as climate resilience, land protection, and environmental policy.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with regional watershed planning, ecological forestry, and riparian and floodplain restoration in the Pacific Northwest.
• Extensive knowledge of riverine and riparian ecology, fluvial geomorphology, floodplain restoration, and forested habitat recovery.
• Familiarity with federal, state, local, and tribal permitting and environmental compliance requirements (e.g. NEPA, SEPA, ESA, HPA, King County “Zero-Rise" Ordinance).
• Ability to manage complex projects involving interdisciplinary teams, multiple funders, and jurisdictional coordination.
• Strong skills in communication, public engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Proficiency in project management tools and GIS-based mapping and analysis.
• Commitment to Indigenous sovereignty, ecological restoration, and the revitalization of traditional lifeways.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, restoration ecology, forestry, hydrology, civil/environmental engineering, natural resources, or a related field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing environmental restoration or land stewardship projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education Preferred:

• Master’s or other advanced degree in environmental science, restoration ecology, forestry, hydrology, civil/environmental engineering, natural resources, or a related field.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Experience working with or for Tribal governments.
• Experience creating and implementing forest or land stewardship strategies.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certification in Project Management (PMP), Forestry, River and Stream Restoration, Environmental Engineering, or Floodplain Management (CFM) is desirable.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.
• Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building, and outside subject to all weather conditions. Hybrid work arrangements may be possible in accordance with the Tribe’s Telecommuting Policy.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE POLICY:

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $102,922.18 per year. 
• This position is a full-time position and employment is at will.  

Location: 

• Snoqualmie, WA

Benefits: 

• First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees.           
• After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%. 
• Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 
• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service. 

Additional Perks: 

• Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty. 
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center. 
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card).
• Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more.  
• Employee assistance plans.