Program Manager bei Tamus

The Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab and the Patton Center for Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI) & Texas A&M University Kingsville has started the South Texas Lion Project, which focuses on mountain lion population status and movement ecology in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands region. The Program Manager for this project will, under direction, assist in the planning, organizing, and management of day-to-day activities of the South Texas Lion Project, developing and implementing procedures to meet project’s objectives. Job will run from January – April 2026. Will work remotely at a privately-owned ranch in Dimmit and Maverick Counties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Works with SPEC lab members to plan, organize, and direct day-to-day field activities. 

• Supervises field technicians and student assistants. 

• Manages a database of carnivore data from camera traps, GPS collars, and genetic samples. 

• Assists PI and graduate students in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program’s capture and camera trapping efforts.  

• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.  

• Researches, develops, and writes papers, grant applications and prepares presentations. 

• Maintains and develops communications among partners by attending meetings and conference calls. 

• Keeps inventory of equipment 

• Maintains camera grids and performs tracking of mountain lions in the field. 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• There will be frequent opportunities to assist with carnivore fieldwork in South Texas 

• This position requires that the successful applicant maintain a high level of physical fitness with the ability to safely complete long hikes, often off trail and sometimes on rugged terrain, in hot and dry conditions.  

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – Five years of related experience.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

Knowledge of – Knowledge of different trapping strategies used for carnivores. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to – Ability to multitask, lead a field team, and work cooperatively with others.

Skills in – Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills.   

Prefer at least 5 years of experience maintaining remote camera trap grids and 5 years of experience capturing and collaring mountain lions 

Supervision Received/Given   

This position is supervised by the SPEC Lab and Patton Center for Deer Research PIs but also supervises field technicians and undergraduate student assistants.