Job Postings

Thank you for your interest in employment at Watershed Conservation Resource Center.

The WCRC is seeking qualified, enthusiastic, applicants for the following positions.

Stream Restoration Engineer

Seasonal Riparian Restoration Team Members 

See job descriptions below

 

 

Stream Restoration Engineer

The Stream Restoration Engineer will work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to assist the WCRC to achieve its mission of protecting, conserving and restoring natural resources using a watershed approach.

Job Duties

The Stream Restoration Engineer will assist with ongoing watershed and stream restoration projects at the WCRC. Primary responsibilities of this position will be:

  • Assist with the collection and analysis of a variety of data types related to stream, riparian, and watershed assessment and restoration projects.
  • Assist with surveying and other hydrologic and geomorphologic data collection; hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphologic, and geospatial analyses
  • Preparation of stream and watershed maps
  • Development of construction plans, permit applications, and floodplain modeling
  • Report writing and outreach activities.

This position will require the employee to participate in outdoor field activities and occasional out-of-town travel.

 Qualifications

  • Candidates for this position must have at least 4 years of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in: environmental, agricultural, biological, chemical, or civil engineering with an emphasis on the environment; environmental, soil or watershed science; geology, hydrology, geography or other physical science with an emphasis on the environment; ecological restoration; wildlife or fisheries biology.
  • Training in applied river morphology and river restoration design equivalent to the Level IV course offered by Wildland Hydrology is preferred.
  • Experience relating to stream restoration, watershed assessment and watershed planning is required.
  • Experience using software products including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D, ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap, and Rivermorph is preferred.
  • Candidates with a background and knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be given preference: stream restoration practices utilizing natural channel design approach and Rosgen stream classification system; fluvial geomorphology; GIS analysis of natural resources data and map production.

 Compensation

The wage for this Engineer position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The WCRC provides a competitive benefits package.

Benefits include:– Generous paid vacation and sick leave– Paid employee health, dental, vision, and disability insurance– Matching retirement contributions– Dynamic work environment and support for professional development

 Closing Date

The WCRC will accept applications until the position is filled. Please complete the in-house application using this link

To apply, please complete our in-house application (Click Here) 


Seasonal Riparian Restoration Team Member

The Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) is seeking an individual(s) for an hourly, seasonal position, for an Riparian Restoration Team Member (RRTM), with a heavy focus on landscaping activities. Qualified candidates will assist in the installation, planting, and maintenance of vegetation areas at restoration sites. There is some opportunity for overtime work.  The WCRC is a non-profit organization located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that specializes in stream restoration.

Job Duties

The primary responsibility of the RRTM will be to assist with on-the-ground efforts to maintain areas of new vegetation at stream restoration projects and assist with activities associated with new constructions. Day-to-day activities associated with this position include:

  • Irrigation of plants at new and existing project sites
  • Planting vegetation at project sites
  • Removing invasive species at existing projects through chemical and mechanical applications along with hand-pulling
  • Installation of erosion control materials (raking/ spreading soil and installation of wooden stakes with sledgehammers) and any other construction or maintenance activities required at sites
  • Occasional Hardscaping involved
  • Occasional upkeep of office grounds

Experience

Experience in landscaping is preferred. Knowledge of stream/river restoration construction is helpful. Ability to learn or operate large construction equipment is a plus. Experience working outside for the full duration of the day is required.

Requirements

  • Driver’s license required
  • Ability to lift and walk easily with 50 pounds
  • Willingness to mix and apply herbicide chemicals to invasive plant species
  • Can work outside on your feet for a full 8-hour day

Work Environment

The RRTM position will be required to work in several different environments which include:

  • Outside weather conditions year round, including hot summertime weather.
  • Working closely with heavy equipment
  • Noise levels in some areas may be loud
  • Working very close to occasionally swift moving water

Compensation

The starting hourly wage for this position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. Range $15-$18 per hour

Closing Date and Other Information

The WCRC will accept applications until the position(s) are filled.  Interviews will begin early March 2026. If you are interested in this position, the seasonal employment opportunity is May through August 2026.  If available, start date can begin as early as April and extended to October.   To apply, please complete our in-house application (Click Here) 


An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans


Different & Unique, together successful!

The Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) value’s the diversity of our employees as a strength. The WCRC brings people together from all cultural backgrounds, different skills, experiences and viewpoints. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique, and is not limited to gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected under law. WCRC promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that everyone at Watershed Conservation Resource Center can contribute to our success. Individually different and unique, together we are successful.