Coastal Resources Scientist Manager - Project Manager
Coastal Resources Scientist Manager - Project Manager
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Position:Coastal Resources Scientist Manager Project Manager
Agency:Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA)
Division:Project Management
Office Location:150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge LA 70802
The position leads assigned projects by managing scope schedule and budget while coordinating with team members and providing functional supervision to ensure project milestones are met. Incumbent will also oversee contract negotiations interagency coordination and review of engineering reports and submittals to support successful project implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus four years of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology; OR
A masters degree in biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology; OR
A Ph.D. in biological sciences physical sciences earth sciences environmental sciences natural sciences engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in coastal resource management wetland resource management environmental science natural resource management or biology. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
- Serves as CPRAs Project Manager and state expert for various assigned protection and restoration projects located in 18 coastal parishes of southern Louisiana
- Exercises functional supervision over project team members and other technical and contractual professionals
- Oversees work of contractors
- Performs on-site evaluations of work performed
- Assists in performing final evaluations on contractors performance
- Provides guidance direction and oversight to project team members for:
- Planning
- Engineering and design
- Cost share proposal development
- Real estate/land rights activities
- Permitting
- Construction
- Manages CPRA project-specific contracts and task orders
- Evaluates technical proposals received in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs)
- Negotiates consultant cost estimates for work professional service contracts
- Issues task
- Selects contract staff
- Approves monitoring budgets and schedules
- Directs priorities within scope of work
- Recommends approval/disapproval of invoices for payment upon completion of work
- Ensures the work of private firms and contractors adhere to the specific details and standards stipulated in the contract along with federal and state regulations
- Coordinates with other sections within CPRA to gather project data schedules and financial information as necessary to ensure timely inclusion in the plans
- Develops detailed implementation plans and budgets for assigned projects
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation: The bi-weekly minimum hire rate established for this position in accordance with CPRAs Special Entrance Rate Policy is $3076.80. The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Scientist Manager position is $126256 annually.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar Human Resources SupervisorP.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge LA 70804
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
