Program Specialist II

Job Title Program Specialist II-1 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 About Texas A&M Agri Life Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service Texas A&M Agri Life Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.

With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.  to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive statewide Extension program addressing feral hog biology, ecology, damage assessment, population management, and control. Deliver educational programs throughout Texas for landowners, agricultural producers, wildlife managers, natural resource professionals, County Extension Agents, and other relevant audiences. Develop and deliver workshops, field days, demonstrations, webinars, seminars, conferences, and other educational events addressing feral hog management. Identify emerging feral hog management issues and develop timely educational responses to stakeholder needs.

Provide technical support and subject-matter expertise to County Extension Agents and other Agri Life personnel addressing feral hog-related questions and management concerns. Assist County Extension Agents in identifying local feral hog management needs and developing programs tailored to local conditions.

Collaborate with Extension Specialists, faculty, County Extension Agents, landowners, agricultural producers, and natural resource agencies to identify priority feral hog management questions. Design, coordinate, and assist with applied research projects and result demonstrations evaluating feral hog management techniques, technologies, and strategies. Assist County Extension Agents in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating local feral hog result demonstrations. Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data generated through applied demonstrations and Extension projects.

Translate findings from applied research and demonstrations into practical recommendations for landowners, producers, natural resource professionals, and the public. Collaborate with Texas A&M Agri Life Research and other research partners to facilitate the transfer of research findings into Extension programming.

Develop, write, edit, and update Extension publications addressing feral hog management and related wildlife damage issues. Develop fact sheets, technical reports, management guides, decision-support tools, presentations, curricula, and other educational resources. Translate peer-reviewed research into practical Extension recommendations and educational materials.

Develop and contribute science-based content for Agri Life Extension websites, newsletters, social media platforms, videos, podcasts, webinars, and other digital communication channels. Work with Extension communications professionals and faculty to develop engaging content that communicates feral hog management concepts to diverse audiences. Develop timely educational content in response to emerging feral hog issues, management technologies, regulatory changes, and stakeholder concerns. Utilize digital technologies and innovative communication strategies to expand the reach and impact of feral hog Extension programming.

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