Program Manager (Research) Dededo, Guam / Ft. Collins, CO Cherokee Nation Technologies (CNT) currently holds a technical services support contract with the US Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center which conducts ongoing research on the biology, control, and containment of the invasive nocturnal Brown Treesnake on Guam, the Mariana Islands, and throughout the Pacific region.
We have an immediate opening for a qualified individual to manage this historic USGS program on Guam. The successful applicant will be passionate about conservation while providing positive and inspiring supervision to a team of professional biologists. T he individual must be able to multi-task and prioritize competing project goals and ensure the collection and management of the highest quality field data. Responsibilities: • Provide overall responsibility for coordinating the biological staff, including arranging work schedules, supervising and delegating data collection responsibilities, organizing, tracking, and purchasing of equipment, and supplies • Handle issues related to ensuring quality control of incoming data from field projects • Use and design databases in MS Access for input of data • Participate and contribute to the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new project personnel. • Provide direction to the field team of principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students, including personnel based in Guam and Fort Collins • Provide effective and frequent communication with all project personnel on Guam and in Ft. Collins • Be the administrative contact for all project operations on Guam and participate in field and lab activities as needed • Duties will also include the preparation of specimens, handling recording data from tagging, logging and quality control of data, and preparation of field reports for analysis • Coordinate safety related training and monitoring as preparation and maintenance of sites may involve use of brush cutting equipment and power tools • Build and maintain partnerships with a wide range of agencies and local organizations and be able to develop and implement a program for local recruitment of student interns Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related research field • Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate biological information to technical and managerial staff • Proven abilities in data quality assessment / quality control and working knowledge of MS Access • Minimum of two years documented experience in managing research projects and supervising teams of employees • Interest in herpetology preferred • Ability to prioritize staff efforts across multiple simultaneous field projects • Must be willing to participate in humane euthanasia and necropsy of Brown Treesnakes and other animals • Great interpersonal and motivational skills • Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and be able to work legally in the United States • Excellent eyesight, health, and physical stamina are required as well as the ability to conduct research in a hot, humid, tropical setting • Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in project management, team leadership and familiarity with the publication of scientific papers • Processing of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) and fingerprinting will be required Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Apply to Job # 10107 online at www.cherokee-cnt.com Since 2009, Cherokee Nation Technologies (CNT) has been serving government clients with time-tested solutions that increase client effectiveness through the intelligent use of technology. CNT’s expertise includes software and application services, network services, and business process services. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a regional office in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and client locations nationwide. Wholly owned by the Cherokee Nation, CNT is part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses family of companies. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the following two links: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Fi nal_JRF_QA_508c.pdf If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail cnb.complia...@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.
