Research Technician I - College Station, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife

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College Station, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title

Research Technician 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 Research Technician I will work under general supervision, perform semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures.

Responsibilities:

Provide an interdisciplinary approach to management and stewardship of installation natural resources, and to sustain JBSA missions and natural environment.
Responsible for project support, management, planning, reporting, and other resources management, and support of field operations at JBSA.
Have good experience in participatory approaches and have full commitment to implement the project in bottomup approach.
Handle specific duties and responsibilities of daytoday project implementation and provide input to project leadership to attain results to sustain natural resources management and mission capabilities at JBSA.
A high percentage of the time is dedicated towards feral hog trapping and other invasive species management projects.
Help plan, coordinate and support control strategies, surveys, assessments, monthly and quarterly reports, and to ensure quality and quantity of work being performed is at a high level.
Assist in coordination of biological control programs.
Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies as needed for field work.
Maintain invasive species database and GIS data layers and generate reports as needed.
Gather data and conduct analysis.
Coordinate with TAMU NRI leadership regularly on project status and generate reports as needed.
Maintain fleet vehicle records and maintenance as needed.
Communicate closely with TAMU-NRI staff and AgriLife Extension personnel, to plan and implement the JBSA natural resources effort, through training, wildlife surveys, manage habitat for wildlife, invasive species control, and documentation.
Other duties as required

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in natural resources related field e.g., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Ecosystem Science and Management, Environmental Science) or closely related discipline.
Two years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in protected animal species, research, invasive species, and ecosystem management.
Experience with invasive species, threatened and endangered (T&E) species, GIS, outdoor recreation, depredation, and database management.
Experience in trapping, handling, and general husbandry of wildlife species.
Experience in collecting samples, measurement data from experiments, and organizing data, managing, and working with assigned project issues.
Experience in aspects of wildlife management (e.g., threatened, and endangered species, outdoor recreation, land management, invasive species, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with groups or teams, public speaking and writing skills use of contemporary office software,

Ability travel or overnight stay may be required.
Ability to provide accurate assistance with analysis, tests and maintain data collection and summarization of field trials.
Ability to assemble and operate mechanical and technical equipment to assist senior staff members in conducting field experiments and consult in developing procedures.
Ability to be a selfstarter and complete objectives in a timely manner.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain and inclement weather involving hiking, bending, lifting etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work long hours beyond normal business hours as needed.
Ability to work cooperatively with wildlife professionals, state and federal personnel, and faculty of Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to develop informational media.
Ability to conduct wildlife surveys, common wildlife management techniques and GPS/GIS analysis.
Proficiency in customerservice skills in game management and recreationalbased enterprises.

Strong networking skills.

This is a grant funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.