Job Title

Project Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Project Coordinator I, under general supervision, will lead and manage 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.

Responsibilities:

-Plan, develop and supervise staff to implement actions tailored to the project needs in support of landscape-scale initiatives on strategic locations within the CBSL and facilitate strategic partnerships in project execution.-Will be managed from the San Antonio office and directly report to the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Director. -Coordinate with a variety of partners to implement management activities and conservation efforts throughout the Texas Hill Country.-Supervise Sentinel Field Agents (2) who will work directly with landowners and work outdoors under a variety of climatic conditions.-Through field inspections and evaluations, account for outcomes and progress using basic field assessment strategies and report accomplishments.-Work independently and take initiative in identifying and solving problems using organizational leadership skills and facilitate collaborative relationships.-Document and account for accomplishments and carry out multiyear project coordination.-Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Three years of related experience in natural resource management, environmental education, or ecological research.

Preferred Experience:

-Preferred experience working with private landowners and NRCS programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.-Advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-Ability to make decisions without direct supervision to guide program activities to accomplish desired outcomes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of natural resource management.

-In-depth knowledge of NRCS programs and field implementation of practices.

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

This position will be paid from ongoing grants and contracts funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

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/Affirmative Action/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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan