Program Specialist I

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

38d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare for, and perform water sample collection, streamflow measurements and field data collections Conduct data and equipment management and maintenance activities Gather and assess watershed-based data to establish a needed understanding of current conditions to convey to stakeholders Apply current and new geographic information system techniques to assess and evaluate water resource issues and management scenarios Develop written reports and/or manuscripts as appropriate describing assessments and results Deliver assessment results in the form of technical presentations to watershed stakeholder groups and peers at meetings, conferences, and other settings as appropriate Conduct project and task management duties such as ensuring on-time deliverables and project reporting Work with TWRI leadership to plan and propose future research endeavors that address water resource management issues and concerns Coordinate 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 water issues in Texas Mentor TWRI students to support project activities - Other duties as assigned. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING. 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geography, agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, water management, or a closely related field.
Two years’ experience in watershed assessment, planning and management, and/or water quality data collection and assessment.
Experience using geographic information systems.
Excellent written and oral information delivery skills.
Working knowledge of water monitoring systems and experimental design.
Excellent written and verbal communication and information delivery skills
Excellent organizational and task management skills
Proficiency of MS Office Suite
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
Ability to exert heavy force
Ability to interact effectively with diverse 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 salaried job duties
Ability to work beyond normal business hours as job duties require
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in hydrology, water management, agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field with coursework related to watershed management and/or natural resource management, and/or water and human health.
Knowledge or experience of TMDLs and WPPs.
Experience in hydrological/water quality field data collection.
Experience in stakeholder facilitation and effective grant writing is also highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare for, and perform water sample collection, streamflow measurements and field data collections
Conduct data and equipment management and maintenance activities
Gather and assess watershed-based data to establish a needed understanding of current conditions to convey to stakeholders
Apply current and new geographic information system techniques to assess and evaluate water resource issues and management scenarios
Develop written reports and/or manuscripts as appropriate describing assessments and results
Deliver assessment results in the form of technical presentations to watershed stakeholder groups and peers at meetings, conferences, and other settings as appropriate
Conduct project and task management duties such as ensuring on-time deliverables and project reporting
Work with TWRI leadership to plan and propose future research endeavors that address water resource management issues and concerns
Coordinate 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 water issues in Texas
Mentor TWRI students to support project activities
Other duties as assigned