The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (TAMU-NRI) is looking for a motivated individual to join its environmental team as a research assistant. The NRI research team supports the Department of War on various installations through conservation program support and management to ensure compliance with the Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Executive Orders, and other authorities. The desired individual must have strong organization and problem-solving skills, and have a desire to complete projects accurately, on time, and in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should have previous experience with environmental monitoring/ecological sampling and technical writing. The selected individual will work with clients and staff on all levels, including contractors, research faculty, and TAMU-NRI partners, thus excellent interpersonal skills are a must.

Required Experience:

•  Undergraduate or graduate degree in wildlife management, rangeland ecology, or relevant field and 2 years of experience.
• Plan, schedule, and execute work through military installation and Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (https://nri.tamu.edu/).
• Monitor and manage wetlands, floodplains, riparian areas, watersheds, and erosion control projects.
• Implement wetland mitigation programs to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems, including threatened and endangered (T&E) species, aquatic habitats, and employ soil conservation practices to eliminate upland erosion impacts on aquatic resources.
• Collect data about wetlands, natural resources, listed species, conditions, trends, and current status to guide management activities.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors under varying weather conditions, lift and carry heavy loads, and occasionally work odd hours.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate Air Force environmental documentation, schedule design reviews and provide watershed permit oversight.
• Proficiency in use of ESRI/ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other appropriate software.
• Driver’s license and successful completion of criminal background check required.

Preferred Experience:

•  M.S. in wildlife management, rangeland ecology, hydrology, or related field.
•  Knowledge of research directing eligibility listing and Section 404.
•  2+ years experience with environmental monitoring to include wildlife and plant identification, wildlife monitoring methods, ATV operating certification, GPS, and GIS system use.
• Previous experience with federal land management and integrate natural