Prairie View A&M University
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ExtensionProgramSpecialistII(AGNR,NaturalResources&Forestry)
“Extension Program Specialist II (AGNR, Natural Resources & Forestry) at Prairie View A&M University. Skills: Natural Resource and Forest Management, educational outreach programs, applied research. Provide leadership to the planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of county-based staff in Natural Resource and Forestry.. Prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address the needs of clientele.”
What You'll Achieve.
measure program impact
Industry & Context.
analytical; Ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline., Five or more years of related professional experience., Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications., Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others., Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of forest management practices and natural resource conservation practices., Technical competence in forestry and natural resource management and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems., Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS)., Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences., Ability to work independently while adhering to established plans, programs and protocols.
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership to the planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of county-based staff in Natural Resource and Forestry.
Prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address the needs of clientele.
Conduct applied research on natural resource and forest management science.
develops and implements training programs for use by county staff in the area of Natural Resource and Forest Management
conservation agriculture business management
small acreage production
and educational programming/delivery related to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Analyzes and interprets trends and other appropriate situational information and disseminate it for use by 1890 county personnel and committees in planning programs to meet local needs.
Assists with the development of in-depth educational programs to solve significant problems and meet long-range objectives.
Develops comprehensive model plans which address base programs
Assists with development of evaluations instruments to measure program impact.
Develops and provides educational documents
PowerPoint presentations
to support county agents in-depth and outreach.
Travels to selected counties to provide technical assistance and training for agents.
Interprets and disseminates relevant educational information from current applicable research findings
demographics and economics and public policy.
Assist with Natural Resource and forest management
including but not limited to forest thinning
and carbon sequestration.
Participates in independent and interdisciplinary applied forest management research and collaborates with other specialists.
Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for natural resource and forest management.
Attends headquarters staff conferences
program area conference calls
and Unit staff meetings.
Attends district program planning conferences and training in support of county programs.
Participates and presents at professional development conferences and meetings at the state and national level.
Participates and assists in college-wide events
committees and performs other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work cooperatively with others; collaborates with other specialists
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication; analytical; interpersonal; organizational skills
Process & Methodology
planning, development, implementation of training programs, development of evaluations instruments, development of educational documents, development of comprehensive model plans
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