Jr. Environmental Administrative Scientist

Acquisition Professionals LLC
New Orleans, LA

Corporate Profile:

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.


Job Summary:

AP's client is actively engaged in a range of ecosystem restoration projects, collaborating regularly with state and federal partners. We are seeking a qualified candidate to support key programmatic activities, provide administrative support, and assist with the coordination of restoration initiatives.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide executive, operational, and project support to the client.
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks under tight time frames.
  • Dedicated to customer service and able to contribute expertise and knowledge supporting project/program tracking, data analysis and documentation, program document preparation and presentations, and budget and field support tracking.
  • Clerical functions such as updating forms, correspondence with the client, maintaining spreadsheets
  • Following up on tasks/assignments to ensure task are complete by their specific deadlines Maintaining and updating distribution list, reconciling quarterly bills, and uploading monthly reports and expense reports
  • Manage travel arrangements and schedule off-site meetings (coordinating all logistical aspects)
  • Coordinating with clients and partners on training schedules, coordinating invites, assessments and issuing training certificates
  • Manage agency purchase requests and records of accounting for purchases made.
  • Ensure FOIA compliance with agency records by applying NARA general records schedule to files in the agency g-drive.
  • Creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures Organize meeting and call packages for organizing in-person meetings, securing meeting space, gathering A/V equipment, and helping set up, and other general meeting room organization.
  • Work with Program staff to ensure all additional oversight activities (field visits, meetings) are tracked in annual Technical Oversight and Advanced Grant Monitoring Plan Schedules
  • Track completion of Field Site Visit Observation Forms and send reminders as needed to Program staff to complete forms
  • Provide support for organizing program staff documentation and information requests related to Enterprise Risk Management
  • Provide administrative support for environmental compliance reviews and coordination
  • Support for Grant Application Reviews, Technical Oversight and Environmental Compliance
  • Support Program staff tracking of applications assignments and reviews; and technical oversight of awarded projects, reporting dates, and oversight needs o Work with Program staff to ensure all additional oversight activities (field visits, meetings) are tracked in annual Technical Oversight and Advanced Grant Monitoring Plan Schedules
  • Track completion of Field Site Visit Observation Forms and send reminders as needed to Program staff to complete forms
  • Provide support for organizing program staff documentation and information request relate to Enterprise Risk Management


Education/Certifications:

Two Years of College or Associate's Degree


Required Qualifications:


  • Experience in using MS Office products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and GSuite applications (Google Docs: Documents, Sheets, Presentations)
  • One (1) year experience in ecosystem restoration;
  • Experience organizing and managing data and working with computer-generated reports and extracting data from databases to develop and generate information and summary data to support such activities as technical evaluations, management, and financial record keeping.
  • Oral and written communication skills to effectively exchange information and convey ideas and concepts to a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability and willingness to receive training and direction
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple, geographically dispersed project members and teams
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply general procedural guidelines, with some knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment



Desired Qualifications:

  • Environmental Science background
  • 2-5 years in administrative, office coordination, or operations roles.
  • Experience multi-tasking, a team-player with experience working in a high performing team environment who welcomes the opportunity to serve across multiple departments/programs.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Comfort with office technologies, scheduling tools, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Data entry accuracy and familiarity with spreadsheets and documentation systems.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.



Personal Qualities:

Customer Oriented Availability Professional and Pleasant Demeanor Organized

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