Amarillo
43625BR
Ag Sciences and Natural Resources
Position Description
Performs varied and
complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent
judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results
obtained.
Major/Essential Functions
- Expected to work closely with the Senior Director of David College OREO
Stations, and leadership and scientists at Pantex - Oversee farm crop operations, including contracting with operators to ensure that
land preparation, planting, cultivating, irrigating, weed and insect control, harvesting and marketing is performed - Oversee
cattle/livestock operations, including contracting with leasees and operators for grazing operations, where the operator would be
responsible for purchasing, breeding, calving, health management, bull/heifer development and marketing in coordination with TTU and
Director - Oversee and monitor cooperator leased land for crop and livestock production, including policies and procedures outlined in
contracts and maintaining communication with Pantex and TTU for operations compliance - Perform and engage in range/ranch/integrated
livestock/wildlife research and management, including native grassland/prairie restoration - Facilitate and coordinate site-visits;
access; and on-site data collection for TTU Faculty; staff; students; and research partners - Work alongside the Director, Senior
Director of Finance and Administration, and Business Manager on research and operations budget; income; expenditures; and other relevant
financial plans - This may include planning, forecasting and monitoring expenditures and revenue as reflected in annual budgets,
making adjustments as necessary. - Be the on-site coordinator and facilitator for strategic planning and management of research and
operations issues among Department of Energy, the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; and PanTeXas
Deterrence. - Coordinate and facilitate operations among Davis College assets; staff; and faculty to execute research and management
operations. - Coordinate and observe all work safety and security policies on site, and maintain trainings, including relevant TTU
Security and Pantex/PanTeXas Deterrence security operations and procedures. - Focus upon operations, but also expanding and
implementing research on Pantex in coordination with PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC and the NNSA to meet management and research
objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years
of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a
year-for-year basis.
This position requires eligibility for clearance to enter a highly secured Federal Department of Energy facility;
including having U.S. citizenship and undergoing a background check and fingerprint clearance process by a separate agency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned MS degree in Range; Wildlife; Ranch; Animal Science; Agronomy; Crop Sciences with
experience in farm and ranch operations; financial planning and budgeting; research coordination and performance. - Experience
operating large farm equipment. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills; and ability to work independently in an off-site
location. - Have experience with strategic planning in an integrated and coordinated manner with multiple use partners, including high
security asset protection and traditional research operations
Special Instructions to Applicant
Pay
Range
$48,000 – $63,700 – $78,400
To apply, visit workattexastech.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
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