The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) is seeking a Project Assistant to the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC). 

This is a regular, full-time position. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

Specifically, this position will assist the NDPTC Course Delivery Program Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the program. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide general clerical duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the program.
• Prepare routine administrative forms – procurement and payment, travel request and completion, personnel and transactions.
• Assist with all pre-training logistics – schedule courses, instructors and venues; prepare instructor travel; ensure timely delivery of course materials and instructional supplies to course venue.

Education:  Associates Degree from an accredited college. 

Experience:  Minimum one (1) year of job experience in an office environment in general administrative support of research or training programs in an academic setting. Experience should include travel coordination, basic transaction negotiation, and fiscal responsibilities such as bookkeeping and purchasing. 

Abilities and Skills: Applicant must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency with relevant word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Applicant must also possess the ability to: create and maintain electronic spreadsheets; create and maintain day-to-day operating procedures and practices associated with the processing of routine fiscal and related actions; communicate orally and prepare written reports. Applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision. 

Physical and/or Medical Demands:  Ability to lift and carry seventy (70) pounds (e.g., case of paper). 

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to the following address or by e-mail to rex.johnson@pichtr.org: 

• Mr. Rex Johnson
• ATTN:  HUMAN RESOURCES
• PICHTR
• 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1225
• Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 

PICHTR is an EEO/AA employer.