Project Coordinator
Salary: $19.53 - $27.34
Regular (full-time) Employee – 40 hours per week (Benefited)
The position performs general functions and support for the Water Resources Group in the Department of Geology including (but not limited to): coordination of meetings and training, management of the project budget, delivery of databases and reports to the project sponsor, quality control on project deliverables, maintenance of instrumentation for research, and preparation and filing of hiring and separation paperwork for student researchers.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Geology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in scientific project workflow from conception to completion.
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating scientific projects.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) oil and gas well descriptions and geophysical logs.
5. Demonstrated experience in preparation of manuscripts and abstracts.
6. Knowledge of instrumentation use and safety procedures of analytical instruments such as cathodoluminescence or petrographic microscopes.
7. Demonstrated experience with project accounting, purchasing, and reimbursements.
8. Demonstrated experience with cloud-based databases.
9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize many different tasks, determine the relative importance of each task, complete projects accordingly, and work with deadlines and time pressure.
10. Excellent command of the English language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to clearly communicate in writing.
11. Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Record of production of scientific work as evidenced by abstracts or publications.
Special Instructions:
If you do not include both a cover letter and resume with your application, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of your application in addition to submitting your resume and cover letter.