Research Specialist I
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Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Research Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Rangeland Wildlife & Fisheries ManagementProposed Minimum Salary
$5000.00 monthlyJob Location
Austin TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
AboutTexas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As thenationslargestmostcomprehensive agriculture program Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.With over 5000 employees and a presence in every county across the state Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives environments and the Texas economy through education research extension and service.
PositionInformation
Responsibilities:
- Implement field efforts to collect data from wildlife on sponsored projects.
- Collate curate and analyze data collected in field related to pathogens from feral swine in livestock wildlife environment etc.
- Maintain field equipment and prepare reports.
- Trap handle and/or euthanize captured wild animals.
- Operate and maintain safety in all operations of agency vehicles and/or equipment including firearms.
- Work beyond normal business and/or work on weekends as needed.
Occasional Duties:
- Coordinate and Assist Internal and External Research Partners
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
- 4 Years relevant experience.
Required special knowledge abilities and skills:
- Operation of off-road vehicles and equipment.
- Use of firearms to euthanize wild animals.
- Safe conduct of animal trapping.
- Use of computers to enter data.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.
Required licenses certifications or registrations:
- Ability to obtain Class C Drivers License
Preferred licenses certifications or registrations:
- License to Carry Firearm
What You Need to Know
Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife
When you choose toworkfor Texas A&M AgriLife you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide national and international constituents.
In addition Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packageincluding the following:
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
ApplicantInstructions
Applications received by Texas A&MAgriLifemust either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
RequiredDocuments
Please attach Cover Letter CV/Resume References& other documents. Any questions please contact Dr. John Tomecek @ .
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
