Research Associate

Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Research Associate will assist the institute with project planning, development, management, and implementation of research and education projects.
Responsibilities: -Work with clients and staff on all levels, including contractors, research faculty, and TAMU-NRI partners.
-Plan, schedule, and execute work through military installation and Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute.
-Collect data about wetlands, natural resources, listed species, conditions, trends, and current status to guide management activities.
-Monitor and manage wetlands, floodplains, riparian areas, watersheds, and erosion control projects.
-Implement wetland mitigation program to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems, including threatened and endangered (T&E) species, aquatic habitats, and employ soil conservation practices to eliminate upland erosion impacts on aquatic resources.
-Conduct surveys to locate and map target species (e.
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, reptiles), hibernacula, foraging areas, and habitat utilization data.
-Prepare, develop, and coordinate Air Force environmental documentation, schedule design reviews and provide watershed permit oversight.
-Other duties as required.
Required Education and Experience: -Bachelor's degree in relevant field -Two years of related professional experience.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -strong organization and problem-solving skills -ability to complete projects accurately, on time, and in a professional manner.
-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: - experience with environmental monitoring/ecological sampling and technical writing.
-Proficiency in use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PhotoShop, ESRI/ArcGIS, and other appropriate software.
-Knowledge of research directing eligibility listing and Section 404, Nationwide Permit of the Clean Water Act.
-experience with environmental monitoring to include wildlife and plant identification, wildlife monitoring methods, ATV operating certification, GPS, and GIS system use.
-Previous experience with federal land management and integrate natural resource plans.
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.