Program Specialist II-1 – Feral Hog Management Extension

About the role

The Program Specialist II-1 will lead a statewide Extension program focused on feral hog biology, ecology, damage assessment, population management, and control. The role involves developing, delivering, and evaluating educational content for a diverse audience of landowners, producers, wildlife managers, and Extension agents across Texas.

Key responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, implement, and assess a comprehensive feral hog Extension program.
• Deliver workshops, field days, webinars, seminars, and conferences for various stakeholder groups.
• Identify emerging feral hog issues and create timely educational responses.
• Provide technical support and subject‑matter expertise to County Extension Agents and other AgriLife staff.
• Collaborate with researchers, faculty, landowners, and agencies to define priority research questions.
• Assist in planning and executing applied research projects and result demonstrations.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data from demonstrations and Extension activities.
• Translate research findings into practical recommendations for the public.

Required profile

• Experience in agricultural Extension, wildlife or natural resource education.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical content to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills with researchers, producers, and government agencies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact statewide feral hog management.
• Collaboration with leading researchers and Extension professionals.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.