Position Description
Manages a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the sub unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.
Travel Required
Up to 50%
Major/Essential Functions
- Coordinates logistics of multiple interacting components of a large research project including staffing and equipment availability needs.
- Daily supervision of 6-15 employees including: Student Assistants, Research Aides, Techs, Technical Assistants, and Research Assistants.
- Actively participates in administrative actions: Formally evaluates personnel performance, initiates disciplinary actions, reviews and submits time reports.
- Interviews and makes hiring decisions of perspective employees (other than Research Assistants.)
- Conducts facility and research site inspections to ensure compliance of protocols and promotes quality research and safety.
- Trains employees in proper and safe use of equipment and vehicles. Monitors field conditions to determine when field activities need to cease because of adverse fire weather or other adverse conditions.
- Assists with writing popular media publications for dissemination through traditional and social media, as well as landowner mailing lists.
- Creates technical reports including research reports and management guides.
- Curates the lab's long-term datasets including monitoring, trapping, vegetation, and geospatial data.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Varies
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master of Science (M.S.) in Natural Resources Management or a related field.
- Experience dealing with animal care and use issues.
- Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Experience using a tractor and feed trailer.
- Experience with radio telemetry and trapping and handling animals.
- Highly motivated and results oriented.
Department
Natural Resources Management
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Other
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal six years.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Travel: Overnight travel up to 6 days per month. More frequent day travel to the field site which is 1.5 hours from Lubbock is expected for this position.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Job Family
Research
Job Sub Family
Laboratory Animal Care
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate, assess, and develop employee skills.
- Ability to plan events and organize activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with teams and lead a team environment.
- Ability to recognize potential problems and solve them.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficient knowledge with GIS software.
Hourly Pay Range
$28.37 - $37.07 - $45.63