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Posted: 24-Mar-24
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 38585
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.
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About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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