BTNEP Deputy Program Director

About the role

The Deputy Program Director serves under the supervision of the Director. The role provides technical support to the Program Director, oversees the implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, assists with personnel decisions, and manages program fiscal matters including grants proposals.

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.
• Aid the Program Director on personnel decisions, job interviews, and evaluations of employee performance.
• Maintain the BTNEP annual work plan project chart and serve as liaison to LUMCON's section.
• 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.
• Participate in the on-the-ground restoration efforts supported by the program, including 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's 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.
• A master's degree in business administration or public administration is preferred.