Americorps - Verde River Technician

• Conduct stream flow measurement in Verde River, its tributaries and irrigation ditches and maintain database of Verde River data.
• Perform basic data analysis of flow data and maintain database.
• Service flow gaging stations and automated head gates with supervision.
• Organize volunteer work events in the Verde Valley area with partner organizations.
• Work with local partners to assist in implementation in invasive plant controls and restoration in the Verde Watershed.
• Assist conservation plans for properties that lead to improvements in streamflow and riparian health by improvements in land and water management.
• Perform stewardship duties on the Shield Ranch.    Residence in the house is required for easy accessibility to the Verde River area

Responsibilities and Scope:

• Receives detailed instructions to complete required tasks
• May work under close supervision or infrequent supervision
• Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including other staff, volunteers, and partners.
• May resolve management problems independently as delegated.
• Consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems.
• Monitor the progress of work groups toward achieving management goals.
• Consults supervisor on unusual or complex issues
• Make day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor.
• Ability to convey work instructions to other team members, including Conservancy staff, Governmental agency staff, irrigation ditch owners and community volunteers. 
• Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a work team.
• The Conservation Practitioner II may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, and physical ability to traverse and hike over rough terrain.