Forest Inventory & Analysis Project Manager, School of Natural Resources: UTIA
University Of Tennessee College
The FIA Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of research, outreach, and education projects related to natural resources and forest inventory. FIA is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data pertaining to forest land and woodlands across the United States. The successful candidate will work with UT faculty, the FIA Data Manager, and USDA Forest Service scientists, and will play a key role in facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
The UT School of Natural Resources, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) unit, invites applications for a Project Manager. This is a regular, full-time, exempt staff position with full benefits, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position is stationed on the UT Research Park campus, working closely with FIA personnel and reporting to the Director of the School of Natural Resources.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, project management, business management, or a related field.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in project management or coordination.
A federal security clearance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of and familiarity with project management software.
Knowledge of budgeting processes and project monitoring principles.
Experience and skill in composing periodic and annual reports and project proposals.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
A master’s degree in Natural Resources, project management, business management, or related field.
Experience:
Experience managing federally funded research or outreach projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana).
Understanding of academic and research environments.
Work Location:
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits:
- UT market range: 11
- Anticipated hiring range: $75-80k
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Application Instructions:
To express interest, please submit the following documents as PDF files:
CV or Resume outlining relevant education and experience
Cover Letter
Full contact information of three professional references
About The College/Department/Division:
The School of Natural Resources is the comprehensive natural resources program in the state of Tennessee, consisting of 35 teaching, research, and extension faculty, 16 professional staff members, 9 administrative staff members, and more than 350 students. The school’s mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources to promote their health, utilization, and appreciation in Tennessee, the region, and beyond, through programs in teaching, research, Extension and outreach.
- Provide guidance and oversight on project development and implementation.
- Develop project timelines and budgets and monitor progress.
- Coordinate and oversee daily operations of natural resources projects.
- Developing project timelines, identifying deliverables, and managing the projects to completion.
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external stakeholders on project and proposal development and report writing.
- Ensure compliance with university and external funding agency policies.
- Developing and maintaining FIA program documentation.
- Developing and organizing workshops, meetings, and outreach events.
- Collaborate on preparing grant proposals and progress reports.
- Develop budgets and monitor expenditures in collaboration with finance staff.