Groups are typically varied and intermediate to complex in nature. Relocation assistance provided ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
1. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility(s); directs the preparation and administration of the facility's budget. 2. Develops, implements and oversees all services and operations initiatives, programs and systems;
groups are varied in nature. 3. Responsible for strategic direction of the services and operational function for the group; groups are varied in nature.
4. Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff. 5. Directs and participates in operational, monthly and cross functional meetings; ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional standards, regulations and policies regarding operational and services in the handling of internal and customer related issues; areas are intermediate to complex. 6. Provides recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on service and
operations matters. 7. Anticipates and resolves litigation risks; investigates incidents and exposures; provides remediation recommendations.
8. Compiles, analyzes and reports of operational and service metrics to senior leadership. 9. Manages special projects by identifying issues and priorities; communicates, coordinates, and evaluates results. 10. Maintains currency of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and legislation. 11. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
12. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, operations, or a closely related field; AND seven (7) years of managerial experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge: --- At least 5 years of experience in a lab setting performing test using instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP, and preparation of samples for testing Knowledge and understand of regulatory programs and methods (EPA), highly preferred Experience with TNI or ISO 17025 Standards, highly preferred Expert principles, practices and techniques of service and operational administration. --- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees.
--- Advanced principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment. --- Principles and practices of budget development and administration. --- Applicable service and operational laws, codes and regulations. --- Computer applications and systems related to the work. --- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained. --- Advanced principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
--- Advanced principles and practices of program planning, development and evaluation. --- Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations. --- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Required Skills: --- Planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive and varied services and operational support functions. --- Effective and efficient management of programs and staff. --- Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. --- Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
--- Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner. --- Performing expert professional-level service and operational duties in a variety of assigned areas. --- Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations. --- Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers. --- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials to various levels of the organization. --- Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and leadership guidelines.
--- Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. --- Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups and to various levels of the organization. --- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. --- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting. Work is subject to travel.
OFCCP Statement: Pace Analytical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, interaction, veteran, individuals with disabilities, interactionual orientation, or gender identity #MGR #LI-RG1 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
31, 2024 Anticipated Start Date: February 2023 Overview: Two (2) Positions: Oberlin, KS and Osborne, KS Both positions will be located within a USDA Service Center and will provide conservation technical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners within their assigned districts and other priority areas as appropriate.
The incumbent will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other State and Federal partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other wildlife related conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion (workshops
and one-on-one meetings), contract coordination, writing conservation plans, site backssment, and reporting. Work with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF) and other local partners to increase habitat management efforts and participate in regional and statewide habitat meetings.
Assist or coordinate activities and projects with other PF & QF and NRCS staff. This position will be an employee of, and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever, with daily instruction and leadership provided by NRCS and PF & QF. About the Area: Kansas offers large expanses of native shortgrass, mixed grass, and tallgrass prairies, which support diverse and abundant wildlife
populations. Western Kansas offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Cimarron National Grasslands which contains over 108,000 acres, wildlife areas managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and private land enrolled in KDWP’s Walk-In Hunting Access program that provides opportunities for upland game bird, deer, and waterfowl hunting.
Neighboring states offer recreational opportunities within a short distance as well, including Comanche National Grasslands in Colorado and Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Specific Duties: Provide technical assistance (biology focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS Conservation Programs.
The positions will receive training on the USDA NRCS, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and other local and state programs. Coordinates the implementation and application of wildlife programs within target landscapes in cooperation with the local NRCS, KDWP biologists, PF & QF Biologists, and other state partners as appropriate. Completes contracts, applications and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners.
Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops contracts/plans for applicants/participants for the USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs and other local and state programs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies. Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland, wetland, and early succession habitat management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
Knowledge of conservation and wildlife habitat programs provided by federal (i. e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency with Arc GIS and Conservation Desktop.
Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursement provided). Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Education and Experience Preferred: A minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs (CRP, CREP, ACEP, EQIP and CSP) is preferred. Starting Salary: commensurate with experience, up to $45,000, $200 per month student loan reimbursement program, and other benefits (see our benefits summary at www.
pheasantsforever. org/jobs) To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a single PDF file before clicking the blue 'APPLY' button and then uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our recruitment website at www. pheasantsforever. org/jobs. Contact: Shelly Wiggam, Kansas State Coordinator, Pheasants Forever, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
31, 2024 Anticipated Start Date: February 2023 Overview: Two (2) Positions: Oberlin, KS and Osborne, KS Both positions will be located within a USDA Service Center and will provide conservation technical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners within their assigned districts and other priority areas as appropriate.
The incumbent will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other State and Federal partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other wildlife related conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion (workshops
and one-on-one meetings), contract coordination, writing conservation plans, site backssment, and reporting. Work with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF) and other local partners to increase habitat management efforts and participate in regional and statewide habitat meetings.
Assist or coordinate activities and projects with other PF & QF and NRCS staff. This position will be an employee of, and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever, with daily instruction and leadership provided by NRCS and PF & QF. About the Area: Kansas offers large expanses of native shortgrass, mixed grass, and tallgrass prairies, which support diverse and abundant wildlife
populations. Western Kansas offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Cimarron National Grasslands which contains over 108,000 acres, wildlife areas managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and private land enrolled in KDWP’s Walk-In Hunting Access program that provides opportunities for upland game bird, deer, and waterfowl hunting.
Neighboring states offer recreational opportunities within a short distance as well, including Comanche National Grasslands in Colorado and Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Specific Duties: Provide technical assistance (biology focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS Conservation Programs.
The positions will receive training on the USDA NRCS, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and other local and state programs. Coordinates the implementation and application of wildlife programs within target landscapes in cooperation with the local NRCS, KDWP biologists, PF & QF Biologists, and other state partners as appropriate. Completes contracts, applications and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners.
Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops contracts/plans for applicants/participants for the USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs and other local and state programs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies. Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland, wetland, and early succession habitat management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
Knowledge of conservation and wildlife habitat programs provided by federal (i. e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency with Arc GIS and Conservation Desktop.
Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursement provided). Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Education and Experience Preferred: A minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs (CRP, CREP, ACEP, EQIP and CSP) is preferred. Starting Salary: commensurate with experience, up to $45,000, $200 per month student loan reimbursement program, and other benefits (see our benefits summary at www.
pheasantsforever. org/jobs) To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a single PDF file before clicking the blue 'APPLY' button and then uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our recruitment website at www. pheasantsforever. org/jobs. Contact: Shelly Wiggam, Kansas State Coordinator, Pheasants Forever, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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