Program Specialist I - College Station, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife

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Description

Job Title

Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description:

The Program Specialist I, under general direction from the Ecological Resilience Team (ERT) Program Director, provides support to develop the NRI Conservation Policy Fellowship Program.

The Program Specialist I will also provide technical support for the delivery of endangered, threatened, and at-risk species documents to the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service.

Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and support students from various backgrounds and with varying interests, skills, and qualifications who are interested in pursuing a career in wildlife management and conservation
Create opportunities for underrepresented and minority graduate students to engage in the study and practice of conservation policy development through study and training that involves meaningful, realworld conservation issues that are considered crucial to the advancement of wildlife and natural resources management
Provide a "pipeline" for the natural resource agencies to hire earlycareer natural resource professionals that have acquired essential handson policy review experience that supports their mission
Work with graduate students and maintain relationships with diverse partners to build the NRI Species Status Assessment (SSA) program (e.g., federal and state agencies, private industry, academia, and NGOs).
Provide technical support for the planning, facilitation, and delivery of endangered, threatened, and atrisk species documents (e.g., SSAs, 5year reviews) in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Work directly with and support graduate students, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Species Leads, SSA Teams, SSA Committees, and other Ecological Services staff to deliver the foundational science that support policy and relevant decisions regarding atrisk wildlife species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Compile information by collecting, reviewing, and synthesizing published and unpublished material concerning species risk and viability factors.
Assessing data, particularly the identification and description of significant data gaps and optimal timeframes for filling those gaps should they exist.
Spatial data analysis to include relevant ArcMap GIS products.
Technical writing of Species Status Assessments (SSAs) information for reports and oral presentations
Organizing, planning, scheduling, and facilitation of Species Status Assessments (SSAs) activities and meetings with Experts and other participants.
Must have a clear understanding of national and regional political issues, familiarity with influential stakeholders and working knowledge of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policies and procedures
Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.

Preferred Education:
PhD in applicable field

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION
This position is funded by non-appropriated sources. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.