Job Title Research Specialist II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Major/Essential Duties of Job: + Collect monthly grazing management data from various software platforms or personalized spreadsheets + Review grazing management records for incomplete or inaccurate data and communicate with landowners to rectify inconsistencies + Input grazing management data into large project level databases and calculate grazing management metrics that will be used in data analysis + Frequent communication both via phone and email with landowners to effectively manage data quality + Manage the development and maintenance of large project level databases + Summarize data and create individual reports for landowners + Other duties as required Required Education and Experience: B.S. degree in Rangeland Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related field; GPA of ≥3.0 Six years of experience related to grazing, natural resource, or rangeland management data analysis and/or communication Preferred Education and Experience: M.S. degree in Rangeland Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related field; GPA of ≥3.0 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with producers on a regular basis Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel Strong work ethic and self-motivated Ability to work independently and as a team with minimum supervision and be capable of planning an effective work day Ability to analyze data and write reports Detail oriented Ability to learn new skills and techniques. Strong organizational skills while being flexible in daily routine. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or working knowledge of grazing management strategies Experience working directly with producers Technical writing skills Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Jenna Likins @ jenna.likins@ag.tamu.edu Grant Funded. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.