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\nThe Udall Foundation\u2019s U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (U.S. Institute) is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Program Associate based out of our Tucson, Arizona office.\u00a0 This job is a full-time, permanent, federal position in an Excepted Service Appointment.<\/p>\n
We are looking for a dynamic, early career professional interested in the environmental, public policy, and conflict resolution fields.\u00a0 The successful candidate will provide support for mediation, facilitation, or training services.\u00a0 Projects often are complex and contentious, requiring independent thought and coordination.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Institute is looking to fill this position by mid-January, 2017.<\/strong> \u00a0Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline of January 3rd<\/sup>.\u00a0 A position description, with required qualifications is attached.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The U.S. Institute is part of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, an independent executive branch agency that promotes leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources.\u00a0 The position is a Program Associate at a level of compensation and responsibilities comparable to a GS-9 with opportunities for advancement.\u00a0 The successful candidate will be based in the Udall Foundation\u2019s Tucson office.\u00a0 Travel is required for this position (up to 5 days per month on average).<\/p>\n Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Brian Manwaring, Senior Program Manager<\/p>\n U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n 520-901-8529<\/p>\n manwaring@udall.gov<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please feel free to share this message as you see fit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regards,<\/p>\n Brain<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brian J. Manwaring<\/strong> Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Tel: 520.901.8529 ~ Fax: 520.670.5530<\/p>\n Email: manwaring@udall.gov<\/a> \u00a0 Website: www.udall.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Civility \u00a0|\u00a0 Integrity \u00a0|\u00a0 Consensus<\/strong><\/p>\n If you received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email, and delete this message and any attachments. This email may contain information subject to the Privacy Act, the Trade Secrets Act, and\/or dispute resolution information protected as confidential by the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 571 et seq<\/em>. You are reminded that improper use of such information is prohibited by law. Thank you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To view the NAFA [SCHLRSHP] listserv archives or to unsubscribe from the listserv, click on (or type) http:\/\/listserv.uark.edu\/archives\/schlrshp.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Position Description<\/strong> Introduction:<\/strong> Reporting to the Udall Foundation\u2019s Director of Environmental Conflict Resolution, the Program Associate supports U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution projects by working with Senior Program Associates, Program Managers, and Senior Program Managers on case management, assessment, contracting, client and stakeholder communications, meeting planning, and logistics. The Program Associate also supports management and organization functions of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution Program (U.S. Institute). Greetings, The Udall Foundation\u2019s U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (U.S. Institute) is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Program Associate based out of our Tucson, Arizona office.\u00a0 This job is a full-time, permanent, federal position in an … Continue reading
\nSenior Program Manager
\nU.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n
\n130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701<\/p>\n
\nProgram Associate
\nUdall Foundation, Tucson, AZ
\nAD-0301-09<\/p>\n
\nMajor Duties and responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nSupport and assist Senior Program Associates and Program Managers to provide U.S. Institute services to include:
\n\uf0b7 Under the supervision of the Director for Environmental Conflict Resolution and the direction of Program Managers, independently perform general information intake; support the management of the Institute\u2019s role in the contracting process for neutral selection; and support the management of the neutral contract, often for multiple projects simultaneously.
\n\uf0b7 With assistance and direction from Senior Program Associates, and often under the direction of Program Managers, the incumbent drafts Scopes of Work (SOW) and prepares both routine and complex budgets for projects and programmatic efforts for review, editing, and approval by the Program Managers. Budgets should reflect appropriate estimation of tasks, level of effort, timelines, costs, and milestones.
\n\uf0b7 Assist Senior Program Associates and Program Managers with case\/conflict assessments by arranging interviews and summarizing the assessment interviews in order to draft findings and develop draft recommendations and reports.
\n\uf0b7 Under the supervision of the Foundation\u2019s Director for Environmental Conflict Resolution, Senior Program Associates, or Program Managers, plan and facilitate small group discussions and caucuses as part of U.S. Institute projects.
\n\uf0b7 Summarize meeting discussions succinctly and accurately for Program Manager\u2019s review and provide such summaries in a timely manner as directed after meetings.
\n\uf0b7 Manage logistics for large complex conflict resolution projects.
\n\uf0b7 Accurately implement federal and Foundation policies related to records management, personnel policies, data base management, and project administration requirements.
\n\uf0b7 Draft communications to be transmitted to contractors and project participants about meeting schedules, results, and follow up steps on a regular basis.
\nIn addition, support and assist the Udall Foundation\u2019s U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution program to include:
\n\uf0b7 Provide marketing support by developing and archiving PowerPoint presentations, assisting with the scheduling of marketing presentations, managing marketing materials through archiving and storing the materials, and attending conferences and meetings to staff Institute outreach activities
\n\uf0b7 Other duties as assigned.
\n\uf0b7 The position may involve some travel (up to 25% on average).
\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:<\/strong>
\n1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong>
\nAt least a Bachelor\u2019s degree and 2 years\u2019 experience in environmental, natural resources, or land use law, science, policy, or planning related to complex public policy issues, including at least one (1) year of experience comparable to professional standards of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and demonstrable experience assisting with environmental project management, public policy negotiations, collaborative processes, or consensus seeking processes.
\nAt least one (1) year of team leadership and facilitation experience
\nDemonstrated experience with organizational, administrative, financial, or project coordination.
\nDemonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently, while also capable of working collaboratively with a team to develop and carry out an overall program.
\nExcellent collaborative interpersonal skills.
\nDemonstrated ability to ensure administrative tasks and processes are completed in a timely manner.
\nProficiency with databases, spreadsheets, research tools, online collaboration tools, and social media.
\nExperience with electronic tools for developing and tracking project budgets
\nDemonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication. (A writing sample is required.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"