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.
