Feral Hog Extension Program Specialist

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station seeks a Program Specialist II-2 to develop and deliver statewide extension programs on feral hog management, coordinate workshops, and translate research into practical guidance for landowners and wildlife managers.

The role collaborates with Extension Specialists, County Agents, and partners to design demonstrations, collect data, publish resources, and share findings through websites and events, requiring strong communication, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, wildlife management, natural resources, range science, agricultural science, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in wildlife management, natural resource management, agricultural production, wildlife damage management, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop statewide Extension program addressing feral hog biology, ecology, damage assessment, population management, and control.
• Deliver educational programs throughout Texas for landowners, agricultural producers, wildlife managers, natural resource professionals, County Extension Agents, and other relevant audiences.
• Develop and deliver workshops, field days, demonstrations, webinars, seminars, conferences, and other educational events addressing feral hog management.
• Identify emerging feral hog management issues and develop timely educational responses to stakeholder needs.
• Provide technical support and subject‑matter expertise to County Extension Agents and other AgriLife personnel addressing feral hog‑related questions and management concerns.
• Assist County Extension Agents in identifying local feral hog management needs and developing programs tailored to local conditions.
• Collaborate with Extension Specialists, faculty, County Extension Agents, landowners, agricultural producers, and natural resource agencies to identify priority feral hog management questions.
• Design, coordinate, and assist with applied research projects and result demonstrations evaluating feral hog management techniques, technologies, and strategies.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data generated through applied demonstrations and Extension projects.
• Translate findings from applied research and demonstrations into practical recommendations for landowners, producers, natural resource professionals, and the public.
• Collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and other research partners to facilitate the transfer of research findings into Extension programming.

Skills

Wildlife knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science

Two years experience in wildlife management or related field

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station seeks a Program Specialist II-2 to develop and deliver statewide extension programs on feral hog management, coordinate workshops, and translate research into practical guidance for landowners and wildlife managers.

The role collaborates with Extension Specialists, County Agents, and partners to design demonstrations, collect data, publish resources, and share findings through websites and events, requiring strong communication, project