The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is seeking a Waterway Steward to manage and enhance the Arboretum Waterway—an essential ecological, educational, and community resource on campus. If you’re passionate about ecological restoration, stormwater systems, mentoring student leaders, and building community partnerships, this is a truly meaningful role on a team dedicated to creating a more sustainable and resilient campus landscape. The steward will lead restoration efforts, coordinate a Learning by Leading™ student team, support faculty and researcher needs, engage volunteers, and manage waterway operations using adaptive management strategies.

Summary

The Waterway Steward maintains and enhances the Arboretum Waterway in alignment with the strategic initiatives of the UC Davis Living Landscape Adaptation Plan. This position works directly with UC Davis faculty, students, and staff as well as key community members to maintain positive ecological and aesthetic quality of the waterway and associated habitat areas, manage and steward the aquatic environment and infrastructure within the waterway, and design and install habitat restoration and revegetation projects within the waterway and adjacent slopes and banks. This position develops, manages, and implements a student internship/volunteer program using the Learning by Leading™ model. The steward also develops, manages, and oversees highly skilled volunteers, civic and student service clubs, and others.

The steward participates in a variety of activities related to the waterway and storm water, including meeting with donors, leading tours, and assisting with writing grants. They manage all aspects of assigned projects, including overseeing students and volunteers, budget planning, and grant expense reporting. The steward explores and establishes mutually beneficial partnerships with community and regional organizations to advance the work of the APG and enhance the Arboretum Waterway. The steward develops and leads public outreach efforts to raise awareness and advance the work of stewarding the Arboretum Waterway. The steward actively participates as an expert in assigned areas such as water quality, wetland and storm water management, habitat restoration, sustainability, and urban habitat.

Compensation Information

Salary or Pay Range: $30.32/hr. - $48.78/hr. (Dept. budgeted range: $30.32/hr. - $46.41/hr. Commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

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