Project Manager III

Job Title

Project Manager III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Project Manager, under general supervision, will lead project activities including developing, implementing, tracking budgets, tracking timelines and deliverables, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape (CBSL) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) that involves land management support and conservation easement establishment in the central Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio.

Responsibilities:

- Plan, develop and supervise staff to implement actions tailored to the project needs in support of landscape-scale initiatives on strategic locations within the CBSL and facilitate strategic partnerships in project execution.

- Will be managed under the Regional Planning and Partnerships team within the Natural Resource Conservation and Policy Program at Texas A&M NRI.

- Coordinate with a variety of partners to implement management activities and conservation efforts throughout the Texas Hill Country.

- Manage and communicate with a project team, including supervising staff who will work directly with landowners and work outdoors under a variety of climatic conditions.

- Through field inspections and evaluations, account for outcomes and progress using basic field assessment strategies and report accomplishments.

- Coordinates project resources in conjunction with resource holders and other project managers. Manages projects that the problem and solution are somewhat difficult to achieve.

- Work independently and take initiative in identifying and solving problems using organizational leadership skills and facilitate collaborative relationships.

- Document and account for accomplishments and carry out multiyear project coordination.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

- Seven years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

- Advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to make decisions without direct supervision to guide program activities to accomplish desired outcomes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of natural resource management.

- In-depth knowledge of NRCS programs and field implementation of practices.

- Ability to perform outreach and foster cooperation with other agencies and the community.

Funding Disclaimer: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future.

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.