Job Information
Texas A&M University Project Specialist I in United States
Job Title
Project Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Project Specialist I, under general direction will assist the institute with providing project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and time line.
Responsibilities:
Support the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape (CBSL) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) that involves land management support and conservation easement establishment in the central Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio.
Support the Project Coordinator to help plan, develop and implement actions tailored to the project needs in support of landscape-scale initiatives on strategic locations within the CBSL and facilitate project execution.
Knowledge of NRCS programs and field implementation of practices.
Ability through field inspections and evaluations to account for outcomes and progress using basic field assessment strategies and report accomplishments.
Ability to work independently and to take initiative in identifying and solving problems; leadership skills with the ability to facilitate collaborative relationships; values teamwork and collaboration with peers, supervisors and internal/external partners; ability to perform outreach and foster cooperation with other agencies and the community.
Experience documenting and accounting for accomplishments and carrying out multiyear project implementation.
Work with private landowners and NRCS programs.
Plan conservation activities with private landowners, providing on the ground recommendations to help meet land management objectives in collaboration with the CBSL goals.
Ability to coordinate with a variety of partners and landowners to implement management activities and conservation efforts throughout the Texas Hill Country.
Ability to work directly with landowners and work outdoors under a variety of climatic conditions.
Ability to make decisions to guide program activities to accomplish desired outcomes.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management, or related field.
Preferred Experience:
-Four years of related experience in natural resource management, environmental education or ecological research.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software) and knowledge on natural resource management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Other: Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.
A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.