Program Specialist II-1

Agency

Department

Educational Program Development and Delivery

• Develop coordinate implement and evaluate a comprehensive statewide Extension program addressing feral hog biology ecology damage assessment population management and control.
• Deliver educational programs throughout Texas for landowners agricultural producers wildlife managers natural resource professionals County Extension Agents and other relevant audiences.
• Develop and deliver workshops field days demonstrations webinars seminars conferences and other educational events addressing feral hog management.
• Identify emerging feral hog management issues and develop timely educational responses to stakeholder needs.
• Provide technical support and subject-matter expertise to County Extension Agents and other AgriLife personnel addressing feral hog-related questions and management concerns.
• Assist County Extension Agents in identifying local feral hog management needs and developing programs tailored to local conditions.

Applied Research and Result Demonstrations

• Collaborate with Extension Specialists faculty County Extension Agents landowners agricultural producers and natural resource agencies to identify priority feral hog management questions.
• Design coordinate and assist with applied research projects and result demonstrations evaluating feral hog management techniques technologies and strategies.
• Assist County Extension Agents in developing implementing monitoring and evaluating local feral hog result demonstrations.
• Collect manage analyze and interpret data generated through applied demonstrations and Extension projects.
• Translate findings from applied research and demonstrations into practical recommendations for landowners producers natural resource professionals and the public.
• Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and other research partners to facilitate the transfer of research findings into Extension programming.

Extension Publications and Educational Materials

• Develop write edit and update Extension publications addressing feral hog management and related wildlife damage issues.
• Develop fact sheets technical reports management guides decision-support tools presentations curricula and other educational resources.
• Translate peer-reviewed research into practical Extension recommendations and educational materials.

Digital and Social Media Outreach

• Develop and contribute science-based content for AgriLife Extension websites newsletters social media platforms videos podcasts webinars and other digital communication channels.
• Work with Extension communications professionals and faculty to develop engaging content that communicates feral hog management concepts to diverse audiences.
• Develop timely educational content in response to emerging feral hog issues management technologies regulatory changes and stakeholder concerns.
• Utilize digital technologies and innovative communication strategies to expand the reach and impact of feral hog Extension programming.

Stakeholder and Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with landowners agricultural producers County Extension Agents wildlife professionals natural resource agencies agricultural organizations conservation organizations municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department USDA Wildlife Services Texas A&M AgriLife Research Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute universities state and federal agencies and other organizations involved in feral hog management.
• Serve as a representative of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at relevant meetings conferences workshops field days and professional events.
• Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration involving wildlife management agriculture rangeland management water resources economics animal science and other relevant disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in wildlife science wildlife management natural resources range science agricultural science biology ecology or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in wildlife management natural resource management agricultural production wildlife damage management or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or non-thesis Masters in wildlife science wildlife management natural resources range science agricultural science biology ecology or a closely related field.
• Experience specifically related to feral hog biology ecology damage management population control trapping or integrated wildlife damage management.
• Experience designing implementing or evaluating applied field research or result demonstrations.
• Experience developing Extension publications peer-reviewed scientific publications technical reports or other educational materials.
• Experience delivering educational programs to landowners agricultural producers wildlife professionals or other adult audiences.
• Experience working with County Extension Agents or comparable outreach networks.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience developing educational content for websites social media video webinars or other digital platforms.
• Demonstrated record of professional presentations publications or Extension programming related to wildlife or natural resource management.

Preferred Licenses Certifications or Registrations:

Remote Pilot Certificate

Required Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge of wildlife biology and management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty staff agents landowners producers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to use standard word processing spreadsheet presentation database and online communication technologies.
• Understanding of wildlife damage management principles and their application to agricultural and natural resource systems.
• Ability to translate scientific information into practical recommendations for nontechnical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret scientific literature and communicate research findings accurately.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Texas and occasionally outside the state and work occasional evenings weekends and extended hours associated with educational events and field activities.

Preferred Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of feral hog biology ecology behavior and management.
• Knowledge of integrated feral hog damage management and population control strategies.
• Ability to design implement and evaluate applied field demonstrations.
• Ability to develop innovative educational programs and materials.

What You Need to Know

Salary:Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidates qualifications.

Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

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