Manager, Timberlake Biological Field Station

Job Title
Manager, Timberlake Biological Field Station
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
College of Science & Technology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The College of Science and Mathematics is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Manager position at the Timberlake Biological Field Station (TBFS), operated by Tarleton State University, is an 800-acre Field Station located approximately 15 miles south of Goldthwaite, Texas(Mills County) along the Texas Colorado River. TBFS was established in 2015 to advance environmental research, engage students in scientific discovery, and promote stewardship of the natural world. The vision is to be a model Field Station focused on education, outreach, and research associated with the ecological integrity of the Texas Colorado River and the diverse flora and fauna of the Cross Timber and Edwards Plateau ecoregions of Texas.
The TBFS site manager conducts the maintenance and upkeep of the Field Station, including its infrastructure, and supports its activities and mission. The position is full-time, with an average of 40 hours per week, but the schedule will be flexible according to station needs. The manager will be a full-time resident and is expected to live in university-provided housing at the Field Station to greet visitors and handle after-hours tasks, including emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives weekly direction from the Field Station director
• Ensures Safety and security at the Field Station
• Conducts reception and check-in of visitors
• Plans, schedules, organizes, conducts, and supervises maintenance and repair contracting for station facilities and equipment
• Organizes, coordinates, and purchases equipment, supplies, and spare parts required for station operation and sanctioned by the director
• Coordinates facility use and helps visitors plan accommodation
• Coordinates and trains education and data collection volunteers
• Regularly inspects the Field Station infrastructure and informs the director of needed repairs
• Ensures that the Field Station is clean and organized, including the accommodation areas and bathrooms
• Organizes and coordinates the upkeep of the access roads on station property
• Tracks stock inventories(equipment, tools, fuels, food, and other supplies)
• Manages wildlife populations (including feral hogs and white-tailed deer)
• The Site Manager may be free to undertake their own field studies if desired

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as biology, wildlife management, agriculture, science education, sustainability, environmental science, or ecology
• Experience operating, or ability to learn the operation of, trucks, trailers, zero-turn lawnmowers, and tractors
• Experience on rough roads, sometimes requiring 4WD
• Experience and proficiency with power tools, including chainsaws

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to live full-time at the Field Station in a rural and isolated setting
• Ability to work independently and with initiative
• Background and interest in wildlife management, biology, geology, agriculture, environmental science, or a relevant field
• Willingness and ability to maintain the functionality and cleanliness of the station
• Dedication to the safety of self and others
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate the station's education trailer

Salary
Commensurate with experience
The target base annual salary is $48,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)
• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay

• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and "Submit" the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.