Job Information
Sam Houston State University Manager II - Field Station Scientific Manager in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202400106S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Dept of Biological Sciences
General Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, forestry, land management or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Two years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Responsible for the infrastructure, land and facility management, and scientific/educational programming of the Pineywoods Environmental Research Laboratory ( PERL , formerly the Center for Biological Field Studies), a 247-acre biological field station located in Huntsville, Texas.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Manages activities and educational programming for the Pineywoods Environmental Research Laboratory ( PERL ). Manages all building and infrastructure to include working tools, tractors, and other heavy equipment. Maintains field vehicles and research equipment. Responsible for the logistical oversight and coordination of Facilities Maintenance for maintaining infrastructure following best practices in conservation/sustainable land management Manages field research and species management sites by mowing research areas, maintaining trails, and maintaining site drainage. Works with the Field Station Committee to promote visibility of the field station through effective communication with an array of students, faculty, administrators, and general public. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors scientific and educational programming at the PERL . Enhances programming by promoting class and outreach activities. Maintains visibility through an active website. Maintains and supports long-term data collection and archives. Maintains a membership in the Organization of Biological Field Stations ( OBFS ) and attends annual OBFS meetings representing Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ). Performs other related duties as assigned.