Restoration Project Manager, EPIC NRCS Jobs at Mellon Fellowships
Sample Restoration Project Manager, EPIC NRCS Job Description
Restoration Project Manager, EPIC NRCS
American Conservation Experience (ACE), a national nonprofit Conservation Corps, is seeking an experienced Restoration Project Manager responsible for managing key deliverables and outcomes of various contracts and agreements within ACE's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Division. Specifically, responsibilities will include meeting objectives and deliverables related to NRCS restoration and repair projects: project management and client coordination, task order processing and compliance, contractor procurement and oversight, project budget and costs management, any associated staffing or subcontractor coordination, and related reporting and invoicing. Additionally, the Restoration Project Manager will contribute to restoration program development under existing agreements.
ACE NRCS Program Background:
Currently, the NRCS Division at ACE supports the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) easement programs nationwide, as established in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). ACE provides NRCS with nationwide conservation easement compliance monitoring; consults on ecological assessment monitoring; provides restoration and repair design, implementation and project management services; and places long-term staff in NRCS state field offices to support those state's specific easement program needs.
Within the restoration and repair program area, ACE serves as a project coordinator for NRCS restoration and repair projects that require external support. No two projects are the same, and the processes developed by ACE to facilitate project completion are evolving as the program grows. In addition to providing project management services, the Restoration Project Manager will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of ACE's systems and tools for supporting NRCS with the program's growth.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The Restoration Project Manager is responsible for managing restoration and repair project procurement, contracting, oversight and project and administrative management tasks within the NRCS Division, and for coordinating these efforts with NRCS and external partners and contractors. The Restoration Project Manager will also manage key deliverables and outcomes of relevant NRCS cooperative agreements; communicate and coordinate in a timely way with ACE NRCS Division staff, subcontractors, site contractors, and NRCS staff; and contribute to the creation and adaptation of ACE systems and tools developed to support NRCS.
- Provide exemplary restoration and repair project management services to ACE's NRCS partners including:
- Manage NRCS Task orders, including scoping, budgets, submission, processing, assignment, tracking and close out.
- Solicit and procure qualified and licensed construction contractors. Construction bidding services may include developing bid packages for restoration work, competitively announcing available work, scheduling site viewings, assessing bids, and awarding subcontracts following NRCS approval;
- Coordinate engineering design, when necessary (provided by ACE's subcontractor);
- Facilitate meetings to support existing projects as well as potential projects
- Attend site visits, as necessary
- Communicate and coordinate closely with all project stakeholders.
- Document project discussions and decisions; effectively communicate the status of the repair or enhancement work throughout the project.
- Ensure that resources are used cost-effectively while maintaining the highest quality of work.
- Serve as the ACE point of contact for NRCS restoration and repair projects, and facilitate the client experience.
- Support potential or new project development.
- Manage and develop systems and solutions that are adaptable to the specific needs of each task order, but replicable so that the processes can be scaled.
- Contribute to progress and fiscal reporting and general agreement management.
- Through contracting and agreement compliance, ensure that ACE and its subcontractors follow agreement provisions, applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, and NRCS conservation practice standards and specifications.
- Adheres to ACE safety policies and procedures. Reports any unsafe or harmful conditions, incidents and/or accidents immediately.
- Fosters a culture and environment that positions ACE for success and ensures that ACE is the program of choice for partners, members and staff.
- Perform other duties and related functions as needed or assigned by the NRCS Director.
- Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by ACE.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years professional experience managing land restoration, construction or mitigation projects, including but not limited to contracting and procurement.
- Knowledge of wetland ecology and typical wetland restoration practices.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and landscape/restoration plans.
- Ability to track progress and follow-up with multiple projects occurring simultaneously; and to keep projects on scope and on schedule.
- Ability to adapt to variable workloads; strong time management skills.
- Proven record of communicating directly with resource professionals, landowners, consultants, contractors and federal agency staff.
- Strong research, analytical, organization and writing skills.
- Flexible and adaptable; capable of working well as part of a highly mobile, highly functional team with members located throughout the nation.
- Desire and ability to work independently yet be a positive, contributing member of a group.
- Ability to use and operate standard office equipment. Strong computer management skills including experience utilizing digital tools and software (e.g. online personnel databases, email, iOS, Google Drive, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, etc.).
- Proficient in English.
- Must be able to legally work in the US.
- Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record; comfortable driving ACE vehicles as needed.
- Ability to pass a federal criminal background check.
- Willing to abide by ACE's Drug Free workplace policies. ACE reserves the right to drug test at any time.
Preferred experience:
- Background in natural resource management, wetland ecology, ecological restoration, environmental engineering, environmental planning or related field.
- 5+ years professional experience managing land restoration, mitigation or construction projects.
- Knowledge of conservation easements & land use regulations.
- Knowledge of NRCS practice/implementation list(s).
- Experience with various field data collection methods.
- ESRI ArcGIS experience and skills.
- Experience supervising field staff and/or delegating deliberate tasks.
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talks and hears. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to perform a wide variety of manual labor, for extended periods of time.
- Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
- Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs., occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
- Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
- Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
- Travel: This position may require domestic travel.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary starting at $65,000 depending on experience and qualifications. As an exempt full-time employee, the Restoration Project Manager is eligible for a full benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401k retirement and health, dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits include: a dynamic and flexible work schedule, and opportunity to work remotely in a casual yet professional, non-partisan work environment.
Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt; fully funded through September 2023
Work Location: ACE EPIC operations are based in Salt Lake City, Utah however, this position can be remote in the U.S.
Schedule/Hours: Monday- Friday; additional hours as needed
Travel: Occasional; nationally to project sites (up to 25%)
Desired Start Date: Late August 2021
To Apply: Please provide submit a resume and cover letter describing your relevant project management experience and why you are a good fit for this position. Please also provide contact information for three professional references. Qualified applicants may be contacted directly to schedule an interview. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity.
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