Grant Specialist

Company: Texas State University
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• BS in (Aquatic) Biology or related natural resource discipline
• Experience with scuba diving
• Comfortable working for long hours in the field
• Ability to operate large 4WD vehicles
• Ability to carry equipment in the field
• Experience using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision after training for the job
• Able to work well as a member of a large research team
• Ability to obtain a Texas boating license within first month of employment Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience sampling in rivers and lakes
  • Experience with sampling and identifying unionid freshwater mussels
  • Experience with GIS
  • Familiar with basic statistical analyses
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Job Description Primary purpose is to assist with field and lab work for various ecological studies and sampling of native and invasive mussels and macroinvertebrates. Will also assist in zebra mussel monitoring and lab management. Job Duties
    • Field and lab work - assisting in various projects as needed
    • Assisting in lab management
    • Drafting reports in collaboration with others and presenting information to funders, scientific audiences, and the public.
    • Assist in outreach activities Additional Information to Applicants Job Open Date 02/16/2023 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) Open Until Filled Yes Normal Work Days Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Legal and Required Notices Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
      
      Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
      
      
      Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
      
      Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE .
      
      
      Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions. Why work @ Texas State?
      • Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
      • Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
      • Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
      • Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
      • An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
      • Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
        
        By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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