• Project Specialist III

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Project Specialist III

     

    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 III, under general supervision, will assist the institute with project planning, development, management, and implementation of research and education projects.

     

    Responsibilities:-Works to determine project needs. Write reports and other related materials. Monitors and prepares reports on financial activity for assigned projects.-Coordinates the development, design, purchase and installation and implementation of new services. Maintains database integrity, security, and accuracy.-Develops and assess projects. Coordinates project activities including project initiation, value assessments, work plan development, estimating, and project controls.-Coordinates with vendors and others in the delivery and support for systems and services.-Coordinates multiple work streams to ensure cross-project dependencies and impacts are identified and managed. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensure they are followed.-Prepares forecasting and progress reporting against milestones, budgetary updates, and the change management process for review.-Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree in range, wildlife, natural resources management or applicable field or equivalent combination of education or experience.-Two years of related experience in project management.

     

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

     

    -Knowledge of standard proofreading.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    -Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

     

    -Ability to communicate effectively.

     

    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/Veterans/Disability Employer.