Program Specialist I

Texas A&M Agrilife Research • College Station, TX

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About The Position

About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information Responsibilities: Establish and facilitate local working relationships to foster watershed-based plan development and implementation to restore water quality in targeted areas across the state Facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with watershed stakeholders to relay information and develop watershed management strategies to restore water quality Facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop key partnerships and programs for future acquisition of funding and delivery of programs. Work to identify programmatic and educational issues to meet water related needs of stakeholders for future project development and educational materials development Gather and assess watershed-based data to establish a needed understanding of current conditions to convey to stakeholders Manage project activities to ensure timely completion of deliverables, efficient spending and effective project completion Maintain effective communication with TWRI administration regarding research initiatives and project development Represent TWRI at local, national, and international meetings to disseminate research findings and network with peers in the field Work with TAMUS administration and faculty; research and Extension personnel; federal and state agencies; non-profit organizations; personnel with other universities, centers, and institutes; and other partnerships to plan and develop projects and grant proposals to address critical Texas water issues Support other related water management programs underway or under development at the TWRI Provide support to TWRI workshops and meetings across the state Mentor TWRI students to support project activities Other duties as assigned. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Recommended Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/ additional documentation 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Water Management, Natural Resources, Agricultural Science or closely related field
• Ability to obtain valid Texas Driver’s License
• Excellent written and verbal communication and information delivery skills
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to exert heavy force
• Ability to interact effectively with various groups including the public, agricultural interests, city and county officials, non-profit and environmental advocacy organizations, river authorities and water resource personnel from Land Grant Universities and state and federal agencies
• Ability to travel statewide as necessary to perform job duties
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours as job duties require
• This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in degree in Hydrology, Water Management, Agricultural Science or closely related field
• At least two years of project/program management experience including experience with watershed management, planning, implementation, education and outreach development and delivery, or related activities

Responsibilities

• Establish and facilitate local working relationships to foster watershed-based plan development and implementation to restore water quality in targeted areas across the state
• Facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with watershed stakeholders to relay information and develop watershed management strategies to restore water quality
• Facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop key partnerships and programs for future acquisition of funding and delivery of programs.
• Work to identify programmatic and educational issues to meet water related needs of stakeholders for future project development and educational materials development
• Gather and assess watershed-based data to establish a needed understanding of current conditions to convey to stakeholders
• Manage project activities to ensure timely completion of deliverables, efficient spending and effective project completion
• Maintain effective communication with TWRI administration regarding research initiatives and project development
• Represent TWRI at local, national, and international meetings to disseminate research findings and network with peers in the field
• Work with TAMUS administration and faculty; research and Extension personnel; federal and state agencies; non-profit organizations; personnel with other universities, centers, and institutes; and other partnerships to plan and develop projects and grant proposals to address critical Texas water issues
• Support other related water management programs underway or under development at the TWRI
• Provide support to TWRI workshops and meetings across the state
• Mentor TWRI students to support project activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level