Jr. Environmental Scientist/Technical & Administrative Program Management Support

Acquisition Professionals is seeking a Jr. Environmental Scientist to provide technical and administrative support for the Director of Ecosystem Restoration Programs in New Orleans, LA. Responsibilities include document development, grant reviews, compliance oversight, and logistical support for meetings. Candidates should have a BS/BA in environmental sciences and one year of ecosystem restoration experience. Proficiency in MS Office and GSuite is required.
About the position

The contractor will provide direct technical and administrative support to the Director of Ecosystem Restoration Programs, focusing on programmatic document development, grant application reviews, and environmental compliance oversight. This role requires active participation in various administrative tasks, including logistical support for meetings and training compliance tracking, ensuring effective communication and organization within the program staff.

Responsibilities
• Provide technical support for the Director of Ecosystem Restoration Programs.
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• Support grant application reviews, technical oversight, and environmental compliance.
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• Track applications assignments and reviews, and oversee awarded projects.
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• Ensure oversight activities such as field visits and meetings are tracked in schedules.
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• Track completion of Field Site Visit Observation Forms and send reminders to staff.
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• Organize program staff documentation and information requests related to Enterprise Risk Management.
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• Provide administrative support for environmental compliance reviews and coordination.
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• Support the development and finalization of programmatic documents.
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• Actively listen and take notes during staff calls, formatting and publishing notes.
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• Maintain and track progress on staff assignments and schedules for document development.
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• Support drafting and formatting program documents, including figures and graphics.
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• Draft presentations in standard office formats, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
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• Draft summaries of Council Significant Actions for web posting and ensure documents are 508 compliant.
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• Organize meeting and call packages for GCERC Steering Committee Activities.
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• Provide logistical support for in-person meetings, including securing meeting space and A/V equipment.
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• Prepare purchase information and serve as the point person for purchase requests.
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• Develop purchase requests and verify receipt of items on the purchase log.
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• Support updates to the annual credit card management plan and process documents.
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• Maintain an annual training plan and track staff compliance with training requirements.

Requirements
• BS/BA in biological sciences, environmental science, or environmental management from an accredited university or college required.
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• One (1) year experience in ecosystem restoration required.
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• Experience in using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and GSuite applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations).
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• Experience organizing and managing data and working with computer-generated reports.
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively exchange information.
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• Ability and willingness to receive training and direction.
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• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to coordinate with multiple project members.
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• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures preferred.

Benefits
• Medical insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Disability insurance
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• Matching 401k
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• Tax-free transit subsidy
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• Paid federal government holidays
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• Paid time off