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University of Alabama

Conserve Research Program Manager - Land and Water Conservation - 527193

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $102K - $143K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Conserve Research Program Manager - Land and Water Conservation. This role directs federally sponsored project identification, pursues competitive DoD proposals, and leads the operational management of CONSERVE's DoD program portfolio, ensuring federal compliance and supervising staff and partners to execute complex restoration projects.

Highlights

  • Lead preparation and submission of Department of Defense funded research proposals.
  • Manage operation of land and water conservation projects within the CONSERVE Research Group.
  • Oversee staff and subcontracted partners conducting restoration and sustainment projects.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal laws and cooperative agreements.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with four years or a master's with two years of research experience at a higher education institution.
  • Experience managing land reclamation including heavy equipment and resource management.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a history of staff recruitment, mentorship, and performance management.
  • Preferred background in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, GIS, or related fields with 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of government contracting, grants, and Department of Defense research funding is advantageous.
  • Position affiliated with the Alabama Water Institute, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration focused on water security and environmental challenges.
  • Annual salary range from $101,900 to $142,700 (Salaried E15).