Job Title

Research Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Major/Essential Duties of Job:

• Collect monthly grazing management data from various software platforms or personalized spreadsheets

• Review grazing management records for incomplete or inaccurate data and communicate with landowners to rectify inconsistencies

• Input grazing management data into large project level databases and calculate grazing management metrics that will be used in data analysis

• Frequent communication both via phone and email with landowners to effectively manage data quality

• Manage the development and maintenance of large project level databases

• Summarize data and create individual reports for landowners

• Other duties as required

Required Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Rangeland Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related field; GPA of ≥3.0

Six years of experience related to grazing, natural resource, or rangeland management data analysis and/or communication

Preferred Education and Experience:

M.S. degree in Rangeland Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related field; GPA of ≥3.0

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with producers on a regular basis

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong work ethic and self-motivated

Ability to work independently and as a team with minimum supervision and be capable of planning an effective work day

Ability to analyze data and write reports

Detail oriented

Ability to learn new skills and techniques.

Strong organizational skills while being flexible in daily routine.

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience or working knowledge of grazing management strategies

Experience working directly with producers

Technical writing skills

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Jenna Likins @ jenna.likins@ag.tamu.edu

Grant Funded. 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.