Program Specialist I

Texas A&M Agrilife Research seeks a Program Specialist I in College Station, TX. The role involves assessing watershed and hydrologic data, evaluating management scenarios, and delivering technical presentations. Responsibilities include project management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and potential fieldwork. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office are essential.
Job TitleProgram Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Key Responsibilities: Perform computer-based assessments and modeling of watershed and hydrologic data to understand changing water resource concerns Evaluate changing watershed conditions and management scenarios to assess potential impacts to hydrology and water quality; especially as they relate to climate change 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 Other duties as required. Occasional Duties: Support other related water management programs underway or under development at the Texas Water Resources Institute. This includes the potential to conduct periodic field work collecting water quality and quantity samples and performing other work supporting field research activities. Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geography, agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, water management, or a closely related field. Preferred Education: 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. Required Experience: Two years’ experience in watershed assessment, planning and management, and/or water quality data collection and assessment. Experience using geographic information systems. Preferred Experience: Knowledge or experience of TMDLs and WPPs. Experience in automated hydrological/water quality field data collection. Experience in stakeholder facilitation and effective grant writing. Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: 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 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 salaried job duties Ability to work beyond normal business hours as job duties require Preferred special knowledge, abilities and skills: Working knowledge of water monitoring systems and experimental design. Demonstrated excellence in GIS and data analysis 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