Pollinator Specialist
3 months ago
Job Posting Title:
Pollinator Specialist
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
- Job Details:
This position is 20 hours per week. The initial assignment is one year, with the potential for extensions based on funding and job performance.
The position offers a basic benefits package that is 50% employer paid for part-time employees. Optional medical insurance for employees' dependents is up to 25% employer paid for part-time employees.
Purpose
A part-time 'Pollinator Specialist' position jointly guided by Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Jha lab at the University of Texas in Austin is available.
Responsibilities:
- Lead various projects related to the Texas Pollinator Research Coordination Network
- Coordinate and lead communication, data management, and analysis
- Collaborate with stakeholders and foster an atmosphere of wellbeing, exploration, learning, and constructive feedback
- Leverage and continue to develop excellent communication skills, including effective writing
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with pollinators
Salary Range
$30,000 + depending on qualifications (based on 20 hours per week)
Working Conditions- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)- May work in all weather conditions- May work around chemical fumes- May work around standard office conditions- May work around biohazards- May work around chemicals- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation- Use of manual dexterity- Climbing of stairs- Lifting and moving
Work Shift- Flexible: 20 hours/week.
The majority of the time will be during standard business hours (8:00am-5:00pm), although this may change depending on the project requirements.
Required Materials- Resume/CV- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor- Letter of interest- Employment Eligibility:
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, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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