Why MTS?

 Reporting to the Vice President, the Project Manager/Administrator is required to provide project management, mentor and lead teams of junior staff, and help the company obtain project work through writing work proposals and taking an active role with regards to strategic growth and marketing.

It is expected that the Project Manager/Administrator can generally work independently to generate complex reports and other documents with only final review prior to product submittal. They are expected to be able to manage a project from the bid through reporting. This includes coordinating with other staff to ensure any necessary work or data collection is performed as necessary to meet the objectives of the project’s scope of work. Individuals in this role should be skilled in balancing internal management with external leadership, business development and visibility to support the growth goals of the firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screening, hiring, and scheduling of all seasonal staff
• Responsible for technical oversight and execution of various environmental consulting projects; managing and mentoring field staff; and ensuring the safe execution of all phases of project work to meet our clients’ objectives as well as company goals for revenue generation and profitability
• Schedule or supervise professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines
• Responsible for project administration including project financial performance, budgeting, directing appropriate staff, directing the preparation of and approving project invoices, maintaining project files, closing the job, and preparing project descriptions
• Evaluates the needs of a project and effectively delegate various tasks and responsibilities.
• Coaches and mentors project team members in the technical and administrative activities required to successfully complete projects
• Maintains client contact throughout the project to keep the client informed of key project milestones and budget issues
• Responds to client and prospective client requests
• Leverages existing client relationships and builds new client relationships to develop projects

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Maintains an advanced SCUBA certification
• Can tow, launch, and operate small watercraft
• Motorized boating experience and/or boater’s safety course 
• Familiarity with aquatic invasive plant control efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin 
• Can design field sampling programs using accepted scientific methods
• Has experience using a variety of marine remote sensing equipment such as water quality probes, remotely operated vehicles, and various sonar equipment
• Ability to lead and manage a team efficiently
• Ability to travel as needed

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or similar discipline; OR coursework toward a degree in these fields 
• Ability to proficiently operate a chainsaw or brush cutter, and/or chainsaw/brush cutter certification 
• Motorized boating experience and/or boater’s safety course 
• Trailer towing experience 
• ATV operations or ATV certified 
• Use of remote mapping software 
• Small engine maintenance 
• Familiarity with aquatic invasive plant control efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin 

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and demonstrate background (experience and/or education) in business operations/office management
• The successful Administrative Assistant will be able to transition efficiently from one project to the next and be flexible with regards to coordination of equipment and personnel across tasks
• Organize, manage, and order field, laboratory, and general office supplies
• Organize and maintain equipment including the management of all vehicles and vessels
• Responsible for tracking and replenishing company vehicle gas cards
• Responsible for resolving office maintenance issues that arise and scheduling monthly office cleaning
• Responsible for accurate and efficient filing of invoices, vendor paperwork, employee files, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring security system is up to date and security cameras remain charged
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail including check deposits
• Manage personnel scheduling and setting up company team meetings
• Assist with collecting and maintaining visual assets for Marketing/Social Media catalog
• Will support operations of San Diego, Tahoe, and Oregon offices
• Will support Chief Operating Officer and Management Team on special projects as needed

REQUIRED

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Marcos, CA 92069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Part-time.