Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program · 2 months ago
BTNEP Deputy Program Director
Thibodaux, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is a unique program under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Louisiana. The Deputy Program Director will serve as an advisor to the Director, overseeing fiscal, technical, and personnel matters while coordinating with various stakeholders involved in the program.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to the Program Director, the Program Staff, and the BTNEP Management Conference
Work closely with the Director staff to provide recommendations and oversight to the implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
Assist the Program Director on personnel decisions, job interviews, and evaluations of employee performance
Work in consultation with the Director on program fiscal matters including grants proposals and management
Maintain the BTNEP annual work plan project chart and serve as liaison to LUMCON’s section
Work with the Management Conference, Director, Senior Scientist, other program staff to draft BTNEP Annual Workplan and the Section 320 Grant Application
Serve as primary compliance liaison with EPA on compliance and required reporting
Prepare final drafts of all project contracts in consultation with BTNEP staff and project managers
Assist Director and Senior Scientist in the support of appropriate project action plan teams
Coordinate the development of proposed BTNEP annual work plan projects and Technical Grant Applications relevant to assigned action plans
Develop contract scopes of services and requests for proposals for technical and scientific studies relevant to assigned action plans
Conduct review and selection of technical proposals
Assist in the review, monitoring, and recommendations of project deliverables to the Action Plan Teams and Director
Participate in the on-the-ground restoration efforts supported by the program. This includes field work, gathering of data, etc. when necessary and as directed
Initiate development of other grant applications relevant to assigned action plans as needed
Represent the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program at regional and national meetings and at public events as needed
Prepare correspondence dealing with technical matters and EPA reporting for Director’s review and signature
Any other duties assigned by the Program Director
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree plus six years of professional level 'grants administration' experience, including at least two years at the administrative level which included responsibility for such functions as planning, staffing, budgeting, and organization
Preferred
Master degree in business administration or public administration
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid vacation days
Paid sick leave
Retirement savings program
Health Insurance with options for dental and vision coverage
Company
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary is the fastest disappearing landmass on Earth.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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