<div dir="ltr">Hello!<div><br><div>The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University is hiring a Project Coordinator for a USDA funded project of soil carbon monitoring efforts through the Conservation Research Program. Our team will be partnering with Alabama A&M University to collect above and below ground data at 162 sites across seven states documenting CRP-related benefits to soil and atmospheric carbon levels. Information will help further calibrate the DayCent model with a focus on the Mississippi Delta and Southeast states. Details of the position below.</div><div><br></div><div>Position Function: This position will coordinate logistics and information between principal investigators, crew leads, USDA central offices, FSA field offices, and landowners to support scheduled completion of project deliverables.<br><br>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include coordinating logistics for multiple field crews to travel to over 150 field sites across multiple states in the southeastern U.S. by working with USDA central personnel, local FSA personnel, landowners, field crew leaders, PIs and Mississippi State University travel administrators.<br><br>The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.<br><br>Additional responsibilities include assisting the Project Director in preparing quarterly and<br>annual reports, budget tracking, maintaining a calendar of deadlines, organizing meetings,<br>cataloging project data, developing presentations and other tasks as needed.<br>Other duties as assigned.<br><br>Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree with Focus in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Economics, or related field.<br><br>Experience: Three (3) years related essential duties and responsibilities listed above.<br><br>Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Economics or related field.<br><br>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<br>-Ability to use independent judgement.<br>-Ability to prioritize multiple projects.<br>-Strong communication skills.<br>-Ability to communicate professionally with diverse groups.<br>-Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).<br>-Excellent communications skills (written and oral).<br><br>Instructions for Applying:<br>Link to apply: <a href="http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/">http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/</a><br><br>Applicants should email resume and cover letter to Dr. Austin Himes at <a href="mailto:ah3798@msstate.edu">ah3798@msstate.edu</a>. Applicants must apply online at <a href="http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu">www.msujobs.msstate.edu</a> and attach cover letter, resume, and transcripts. Applicant should redact their social security number if it appears on their academic transcript prior to submitting it online.</div><div><br></div><div>Courtney Siegert</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Associate
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