Two Positions at the Peconic Estuary Partnership

Brief Description of Duties:
The Program Support Specialist will report to the Executive Director of the Peconic Estuary Partnership (PEP), and will serve in a multi-faceted role as an integral part of the PEP team.  The incumbent will provide administrative support for all PEP program initiates and staff members, as well as assist with technical data analysis and report preparation, and all PEP communications efforts. The successful incumbent will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work well as part of a team. Attention to detail and the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects successfully is essential. Responsibilities of the PEP Program Support Specialist will include:

Duties:
Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to ongoing projects related to Suffolk County water quality, habitat projects in the Peconic Estuary, and others.
• Draft and send correspondence to internal and external partners to follow up on pending projects, contracts, etc. as directed by the PEP team.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and other appointments; draft and distribute agendas and meeting minutes.
• Submit and track orders through The University’s procurement system, Wolfmart. Assist personnel with submitting reimbursement requests.

Technical

• Review and provide preliminary commentary on technical reports (e.g. climate change, ocean acidification, and regional climate models).
• Track progress and prepare reports and graphs regarding program accomplishments and activities.
• Become familiar with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policies and requirements.

Communications

• Assist with social media campaigns and public outreach efforts.
• Interpret scientific and technical data for public dissemination
• Update website and upload required public documents in consultation with PEP team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume):  
Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in, biology, ecology, marine science, environmental policy, or related field. One (1) or more years of related technical and/or administrative experience, such as data collection, analysis, dissemination for public policy making (lab or field based), and/or interpretation of technical data for public and community-based publications. Equivalent experience as part of an advanced degree program may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Master’s Degree in, biology, ecology, marine science, environmental policy, or related field. Two (2) or more years of related technical and/or administrative experience, such as data collection, analysis, and/or dissemination for public policy making (this can be lab or field based), also to include the interpretation of technical data for public and community-based publications. Experience in managing projects in the environmental, municipal, or policy related fields. Experience managing budgets. Experience with an online procurement system. Experience with ArcGIS. Experience with WordPress. Experience coordinating community groups with a focus on environmental planning, climate change, and/or advocacy.

Special Notes: 
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

The Peconic Estuary Partnership (PEP) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs established pursuant to Section 320 of the federal Clean Water Act.

This position will work in the PEP Offices, located in Riverhead, New York. Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes “continuously require all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” Candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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