Project Coordinator 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 The Project Coordinator I will support the NRCP Installation Support team with project implementation and tracking. Provides technical and biological support to military installations and other stakeholders for achieving compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations for base activities. Daily activities may include, but not limited to, surveying and managing wildlife populations and species of concern; invasive species management; habitat restoration; collecting, analyzing, and managing GIS data and creating maps and summary and compliance reports; inventorying and maintaining progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resources related field e.g., (Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Ecosystem Science and Management, Environmental Science) or closely related discipline.
• Three years of related professional experience.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of standard proofreading.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight when required.
• Ability to complete objectives in a timely manner.
• Experience with threatened and endangered (T&E) species.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates project activities including project initiation, work plan development, communication with stakeholders and sponsors.
• Write reports and other related materials. Monitors and reports on financial activity for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with vendors for systems and services.
• Coordinates multiple work streams to ensure cross-project dependencies and impacts are identified and managed
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
• Coordinate logistics such as developing itineraries, purchasing, administrative duties, and research-related activities.
• Plan and implement protocols for installation support, through training, wildlife surveys, managing habitat for wildlife and documentation.
• Other duties as required.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees