Technical Advisory Board Member – Environmental Science & Engineering

Pacific Crest Restoration is a 501(c)(3) environmental non-profit dedicated to watershed revitalization, wildfire resilience, and passive micro-hydrology earthworks across Southern California landscapes. The Technical Advisory Board Member will provide independent scientific oversight, review project design methodologies, and serve as a technical reference for competitive grant applications through flexible remote volunteer service.

Responsibilities:

• Review restoration project methodology and earthwork design schematics
• Provide peer-level scientific feedback on technical narratives for competitive grant submissions
• Serve as a named technical advisor on public disclosures and organizational grant proposals
• Participate in periodic advisory check-ins (virtual)

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or relevant professional licensure/credentials (e.g., P.E., GISP) in Hydrology, Soil Science, Fire Ecology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geospatial Science, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with Southern California ecosystems, Mediterranean climate hydrology, or regional fire regimes
• Strong interest in hands-on, passive watershed restoration and scalable land stewardship