Pollinator Specialist - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

Description

Job Posting Title:

Pollinator Specialist

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Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is 20 hours per week. The initial assignment is one year, with the potential for extensions based on funding and job performance.

The position offers a basic benefits package that is 50% employer paid for part-time employees. Optional medical insurance for employees' dependents is up to 25% employer paid for part-time employees.

Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background requirement.

Purpose

A part-time 'Pollinator Specialist' position jointly guided by Texas Parks and Wildlife and theJha lab at the University of Texas in Austin is available. This USFW-funded position will establish and lead coordination with partners in a Texas Pollinator Research Coordination Network. A second goal is to advance state-wide pollinator research and conservation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead various projects related to the Texas Pollinator Research Coordination Network
• Coordinate and lead communication, data management, and analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders and foster an atmosphere of well-being, exploration, learning, and constructive feedback
• Leverage and continue to develop excellentcommunication skills, including effective writing

Required Qualifications

• PhD in ecology or related field of study
• Experience working with entomological collections
• Experience working with large datasets
• Experience conducting public engagement events
• Strong record of leading multi-collaborator papers and projects
• Relevant education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with pollinators

Salary Range

$30,000 + depending on qualifications (based on 20 hours per week)

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• Flexible: 20 hours/week. The majority of the time will be during standard business hours (8:00am-5:00pm), although this may change depending on the project requirements.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas