About Texas A&M Agri. Life Texas A&M Agri. Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:Texas A&M Agri. Life Extension Service. Texas A&M Agri. Life Research. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. Texas A&M Forest Service. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri. Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri. Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri. Life and make a difference in the world! Position Information. The Program Aide will assist institute with supporting research projects through design, completion, analysis, and interpretation across multiple projects and programs at Fort Sill. They work under general supervision and perform semi-skilled, technical support research work requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Responsibilities:- Must be able to work independently and as a team to complete tasks under various weather conditions.- Conduct Black-capped Vireo territory mapping, nest searches, and monitoring nest success.- Conduct passive bat acoustic surveys using Song Meter Mini Bat Ultrasonic Recorders or similar equipment.- Conduct Brown-headed Cowbird trapping.- Utilize ArcGIS software and Field Maps, or other software to collect data and navigate.- Download, sort, and analyze data for rare species surveys, as well as report writing.- Maintenance of field equipment, data entry, and other tasks depending on qualifications and skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Experience or coursework in wildlife biology or a closely related field.- Experience in scientific data collection and entry with strong attention to detail.- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.- Experience in GPS data collection.- Some experience in analyzing data and writing reports.- Ability to work independently and in groups.- Flexibility to changes in protocol or job assignments.- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.- Ability to read maps, plans, and navigate roads and wilderness. Other Requirements:- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rough terrain for long hours or outside normal business hours.- Work is completed on an active military installation: must have a valid driver’s license and pass security background check to gain access.- Housing and on-site transportation is not provided.- Must be able to travel from off-base housing to base. Job Location:- Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. This position is funded by a Federal grant and is therefore contingent upon the availability of funds. Applicant Instructions. Applications received by Texas A&M Agri. Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.