Job Title Research Specialist II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum Salary $5,694.17 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Description The Research Specialist II, under general supervision, will work as a member of a team providing leadership and support for various watershed assessment, planning, implementation, and social science research programs on a statewide basis. Responsibilities + Work as a member of a team providing leadership and support for various watershed assessment, planning, implementation, and research programs on a statewide basis. + Work both independently and collaboratively to address instream water quality issues through the development and implementation of watershed-based plans, delivery of educational and outreach programs, and active stakeholder engagement throughout these processes. + Conduct applied social science research focused on stakeholder perceptions, behaviors, and decision-making related to water resource management, conservation practices, and watershed protection. + Collaborate with TAMUS administration and faculty; Research and Extension personnel; federal and state agencies; non-profit organizations; and personnel from other universities, centers, and institutes to develop interdisciplinary research projects and competitive grant proposals addressing critical water and social science issues in Texas. + Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments and studies in support of various interdisciplinary research projects, including both environmental and social dimensions. + Evaluate, select, and apply standard research techniques; maintain detailed records; analyze and summarize results for inclusion in scientific publications, technical reports, and stakeholder-focused communication materials. + Work with stakeholders to identify needs, develop grant proposals, and secure funding to address Texas' emerging water quality and resource management challenges. + Lead project implementation, monitor progress and effectiveness, evaluate outcomes, and sustain stakeholder engagement through targeted educational materials, outreach activities, and participatory programming. + Handle project management duties including coordination of deliverables, compliance with reporting requirements, and responsible fiscal oversight. + Facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with watershed stakeholders to exchange information, incorporate diverse perspectives, and develop science-based watershed management strategies to improve and protect water quality. + Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical bulletins, stakeholder reports, and presentations at professional conferences and community forums. + Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other technical, or field staff involved in both environmental and social science research activities. + Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and six years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. - Ability to exert heavy force. - Ability to work beyond normal business hours as job duties require. - Ability to interact effectively with various groups including the public, agricultural interests, city and county officials, non-profit and environmental advocacy organizations, river authorities and water resource personnel from Land Grant Universities and state and federal agencies. - Ability to travel statewide as necessary to perform salaried job duties. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.