Salinity Control Program Coordinator

Salinity Control Program Coordinator
ID:
R26AC2035-001
Location:
Salt Lake City
Program:
USBR

Wage/Hr:
$49.54
Hours/Week:
25 per week
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Bureau of Reclamation through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree with minimum additional experience of 2 year(s) in working with Salinity Control Programs in the Colorado River Basin.

• Experience with Federal processes related to the Salinity Control Act and associated projects.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat

Duties:

This position is intended to fill a critical resource gap in the salinity control program until a permanent position is hired. The general function of this position will support the administration of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program that reduces salinity in the Colorado River Basin to protect water quality for millions of municipal, industrial, and agricultural users in the U.S. and Mexico. This role will assist with coordinating funding processes, guiding applicants, and compiling documentation for salinity control projects under federal cost-share programs.?Coordinate all aspects of the Basinwide & Basin States Salinity Control Programs notice of funding opportunity process. Key duties include helping coordinate application process and associated requirements. This position will be responsible for working with Reclamation to develop informational webinars, track deadlines, compile documentation for internal review, and facilitate communication between applicants, the Salinity Control Forum and Reclamation staff. Additional responsibilities include preparing materials for the Application Review Committee, monitoring progress on pre-award clearances, and supporting reporting and compliance activities throughout the agreement lifecycle. All actions will be performed under the direction of Reclamation personnel, with no authority to approve or award projects.?Work with Reclamation staff to assess and track research and salinity control projects within the Colorado River basin?Coordinate with Salinity Control Forum Executive Director and attend necessary Salinity control meetings for planning and implementation of Program objectives. ?Review and provide comments on Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council Annual report

• Development of NOFO Plan for Salinity Control Projects 40%
• Coordination of Salinity Control Projects 30%
• Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement 15%
• Report review 15%

Other:

• Overnight travel: Estimated travel will up to 3 days every other month.
• Air travel anticipated: Estimated travel will up to 3 days every other month.
• Physical requirements: Work will be done mostly at home from a computer.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.