Job Open Date: 07-01-2009
Position Title: Extension Program Specialist Water Quality (NOV 4301)
Hiring Unit: Soil and Crop Sciences
NOV Number: 4301
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Commensurate with training and experience ($45,000 $51,000).
Pay Basis: Monthly
Budgeted?Grant funded with benefits
Position open to internal candidates only? No
Location: College Station, Texas
Major/Essential Duties of Job:
Work as a member of a team providing leadership and support for various
watershed management and education programs, including the Geronimo Creek
Watershed Project, Plum Creek Watershed Project, and Texas Watershed
Stewards. Assist with the preparation of educational resources including
factsheets, powerpoint slide sets, webpages, newsletters and news
releases, and related materials to support project efforts. Assist with
data collection, analysis and interpretation for, and writing and
development of the Geronimo Creek Watershed Protection Plan. Assist with
implementation of existing watershed protection plans, including task
coordination and development of proposals and programs in support of
project goals. Develop and deliver educational programs to watershed
stakeholders, and assist with facilitation of public meetings. Develop
quarterly and annual project reports. Work closely with other team
members, Extension Specialists and County Agents, river authorities, and
state and federal agency partners.
Occasional Duties:
Support other related water quality and nutrient management programs under
development in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.
Required Education:
Masters degree in agricultural science, engineering, environmental
science or a closely related field.
Preferred Education:
Ph.D. degree in agricultural science, engineering, environmental science
or a closely related field.
Required Experience:
Basic or advanced experience in addressing water quality and related water
resource issues.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in outreach education including development and delivery of
educational programs on environmental issues related to water quality
preferred. Experience in watershed planning and management, water quality
modeling, water resource issues (quality/quantity), geographic information
systems, website coordination, and database management highly desired.
Knowledge of strategies for dealing with nonpoint source pollutants
including bacteria, nutrients, and pesticides highly desired.
Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups including the general
public, agricultural interests, city and county officials, non-profit and
environmental advocacy organizations, river authorities and water quality
personnel from Land Grant Universities and state and federal agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision desired. Ability to travel as necessary to coordinate
program efforts is required.
Other requirements:
Applications for the position will be accepted through
http://GreatJobs.tamu.edu. The position requires several documents which
may be attached during the application process. These include:
1.A letter of introduction describing why you are interested in this
position and how your background meets the education and experience
requirements.
2. Resume describing professional experience and education.
3. Copies of college and university transcripts (unofficial accepted).
4. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.
If you are unable to attach some or all of the documents and for
additional information, please contact:
Dr. Mark L. McFarland
(979) 845-2425
ml-mcfarl...@tamu.edu
Comments to applicants:
This 3-year position is subject to annual review, and contingent upon
availability of annual funding.