GLO – Natural Resources Specialist III (Coastal Management Program)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist III (Coastal Management Program Project Manager) within the Coastal Resources Department of the agency.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) natural resources work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves coordinating projects and activities of the Coastal Management Program (CMP), and developing methods for improved management and technical techniques.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

 

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

· Coordinate and oversee technically complex coastal projects from a variety of funding sources. Coordinate, plan, and evaluate projects using accepted project management methodologies to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications. Compile, prepare and distribute project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures. Develop coastal natural resource project workplans, budgets, project conditions and schedules. Review proposals, studies, and deliverables. Provide input into development of program performance objectives and monitoring. Identifies potential risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

· Review documents and data, conduct data analysis, perform risk assessments and prepare reports for natural resource projects. Research, prepare, review, and edit technical papers, permits, publications, and reports. Research, plan and write in response to external grant funding opportunities to implement GLO coastal projects.

· Represent the GLO at workshops, conference and public meetings/hearings. Present on GLO coastal programs and funding opportunities. Develop relationships and work effectively with government, academic, community, business, and non-governmental organization partners. Prepare educational and training materials for coastal programs. Assist with GLO-led coastal events such as conferences, expos or symposiums geared toward promoting habitat restoration and conservation. 

Minimum Qualifications:

· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in environmental science, marine science, natural resource studies, coastal studies, project management, or a related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

· An advanced degree in natural science, environmental science, coastal studies, project management or related field. Two (2) or more years experience working directly on coastal, environmental science, natural resource management, or oceanographical sciences projects. Project management certification and proven ability to manage complex coastal-related projects.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

· Free Parking

· Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

· Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

· Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

· Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.

· Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

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How to Apply:

· To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.

· You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.

· Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

· In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

· A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

· Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.