USGS National Wetlands Research Center: Administrative Office

Administrative Office

Administrative Officer: Melissa A. Chavis
Lafayette Phone: 337 266-8804
Lafayette Fax: 337 266-8513
Baton Rouge Phone: 225 298-5481 ext. 3111

Overview

NWRC Administrative Office staff members strive to meet ongoing and special needs of the center. In order to meet their challenges, staff members are interactive and proactive with their customers. For instance, they offer group and individual training on administrative protocols which often generate discussions that lead to improvements in operations. Services typically encompass budget, finance, procurement, contract monitoring and administration, human resource management, position management, security management, property, facility and fleet management, and laboratory management.

Capabilities

Budget planning and execution
Fiscal management
Acquisition of supplies, construction, and services up to $25,000
Contract, assistance, and interagency agreement administration
Human resources, position management, employee relations liaison
Facility and fleet management
Laboratory management and safety
Security implementation
Special applications center support

Locations

USGS National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, Louisiana
USGS Water Science Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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