OPS Project Assistant Position Available In Lee, Florida

OPS Project Assistant Florida Gulf Coast University – 4.2

Fort Myers, FL Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$31.2K – $39.4K a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Equipment repair Procurement Mid-level Environmental Science Microsoft Office Public Administration Bachelor’s degree QA/QC Budgeting Data visualization Communication skills Time management GIS Full Job Description locations Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted Today time left to apply

End Date:

May 14, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id

R0006204

Job Summary The OPS Project Assistant assists with Watershed Expansion grant work, providing support to the faculty member. Job Description Typical duties include, but not limited to: Assists in the day-to-day coordination of multiple statewide water quality initiatives. Supports QA/QC data review, file organization, and document control. Help prepare materials for presentations to stakeholders and public audiences. Conduct fieldwork, including sample collection, equipment maintenance, and data entry, as applicable. Track administrative tasks, such as procurement, scheduling, and budget reconciliation. Support team communications with internal staff, agency partners, and external stakeholders.

Other duties:

Participate in the analysis of hydrological, chemical, or ecological datasets. Help compile technical and financial data for inclusion in reports or scientific documentation. Learn and apply specialized tools (e.g., GIS, environmental databases, Excel functions) to support project coordination and data interpretation.

Additional Job Description Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Administration, Business, or a related field. Demonstrated experience or coursework in environmental science or administrative project support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of hydrologic or environmental science principles, including surface water and groundwater systems. Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment and protocols. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate logistics and maintain accurate records. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. Experience with procurement, scheduling, or budget tracking. Familiarity with data visualization or GIS platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders including scientific staff, agency partners, and the public. Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and respond to evolving project needs. Knowledge of environmental science principles, especially related to hydrology, surface water and groundwater systems, water quality monitoring, and data interpretation. Familiarity with hydrological and ecological data types, such as flow rates, water levels, nutrient concentrations, and biological indicators. Experience with operating, maintaining, and repairing scientific equipment and field infrastructure. Understanding of project workflows in environmental science, including QA/QC procedures, reporting cycles, and stakeholder communication protocols. Skill in logistics, including coordinating schedules, tracking procurements, and organizing both digital and physical project records. Ability to compile, synthesize, and interpret technical data for use in reports, presentations, and scientific documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for data entry, communication, and basic analysis. Capacity to learn and apply specialized tools such as GIS software, data visualization platforms, programming languages, and environmental databases. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to track progress and maintain attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects.