Program Leader I - Water Resources

Job TitleProgram Leader I - Water Resources Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Forest Systems Department Proposed Minimum Salary$6,300.00 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job

Description:

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a highly motivated team member who has passion for water resources, ecosystem recovery and stewardship. This individual will be part of an integrated team that works to deliver technical assistance to support the agency mission of assuring the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained.

General Summary: This position leads the Water Resources, Stewardship, Forest Legacy and post-fire/disaster recovery programs and activities, managing dedicated grants and supervising staff to engage with stakeholders across the state in activities that work towards protecting, conserving and enhancing Texas' water resources through the sustainable use of urban and rural forests and woodlands, as well as maintaining healthy and productive ecosystems across the state.

The position will coordinate and deliver the agency fireline assessment program, develop initiative strategies leading to sourcewater protection, collaborate with administrative and field staff to ensure effective delivery of agency initiatives and develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry from an SAF accredited university or other closely related natural resource field.
• Minimum of four (4) years'

experience:

in delivery of water resources, forest stewardship or other natural resource field programs.

• Ability to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision and to work cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• Must have or obtain a Texas Driver's license within 30 days of employment and have a driving record that meets agency

requirements:

• NWCG S130/190 Certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication

skills:

Sound judgement. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Working knowledge of database operations and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to take on new challenges, such as developing non-traditional partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or other related field of study.
• Supervisory or team leader

experience:

-Two (2) years of specialized field

experience:

in sourcewater conservation, grant-writing and management and employee supervision.

• Have one or several of the following credentials: Certified Arborist, Certified Forester, NWCG Resource Advisor.
• Working knowledge of agency administrative procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain working relationships with external working groups and organizations.

Opportunities: -Grow professionally by attending conferences and taking advantage of learning resources. -Make meaningful contributions as an integral part of a cohesive team. -Develop leadership

skills:

and

experience:

-Move up quickly with established career ladder for position and corresponding substantial pay increases. -Work on a wide variety of projects, with the ability to provide input and/or lead on all phases of development. -Help determine direction of agency's water resources and stewardship programs. -Interact and collaborate with professionals across a broad array of forestry-related disciplines, including water resources, forest inventory analysis, forest health, forest management and wildland fire.

-Contribute to the sustainability of natural resources in Texas and beyond. Work Conditions: This job may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. It may also require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling lifting and carrying heavy objects.

Job stress can be frequent when confronted with deadlines of various projects, frequent travel, long hours and adverse weather conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive

benefits:

package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement

benefits:

, paid-time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as

education:

al incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. For more information

about:

Texas A&M Forest Service and our careers, please visit https://TFS web.tamu.edu/careers. Come grow with us! Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.

Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.

• Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the “My

Experience:

” page in the “Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the “Upload” button for each document.

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If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal

Opportunity:

/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher

education:

in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an

education:

al and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal

opportunity:

and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System.

It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal

Opportunity:

/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.