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Job Title

Project Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,657.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Project Specialist I, under general direction of the Project Coordinator, will assist the institute with providing project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and timeline.

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.

+ Ability to coordinate with a variety of partners and landowners to implement management activities and conservation efforts throughout the Texas Hill Country.

+ Ability to meet with private landowners and work outdoors under a variety of climatic conditions, plan and develop conservation plans, and work jointly with NRCS field personnel to achieve CBSL goals.

+ Knowledge of NRCS programs and field implementation of practices. Ability to work jointly with NRCS field staff.

+ 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 through field inspections and evaluations to account for outcomes and progress using basic field assessment strategies and report accomplishments.

+ Experience documenting and accounting for accomplishments and carrying out multiyear project implementation.

+ Ability to perform outreach and foster cooperation with other agencies and the community.

+ 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 natural resource experience working with landowners and developing conservation plans, Knowledge of NRCS practices and programs. Expertise working in rangeland and wildlife land uses, plant identification, and terrestrial and riparian habitats.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software) and knowledge of natural resource management.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Location:

North of San Antonio, Texas Hill Country.

Soft Funding Clause Included: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future.

Instructions to Applicants: 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.