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What is the difference between Director Riparian vs Hydrologist?

AspectDirector RiparianHydrologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in environmental science, ecology, or related field; often requires leadership experienceBachelor's or master's in hydrology, geology, or environmental science; often requires technical certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in riparian zones, project management, team leadershipLaboratory and fieldwork, data analysis, research
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, environmental consulting firms, conservation organizationsResearch institutions, government agencies, environmental consulting

The main difference is that a Director Riparian oversees riparian habitat projects and manages teams, focusing on conservation and ecological health. A Hydrologist specializes in studying water movement and quality, often conducting technical research. Both roles require environmental expertise, but the Director Riparian emphasizes leadership and habitat management, while the Hydrologist focuses on scientific analysis.

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Agricultural Research Station Manager

Alabama A&M University

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Other

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station Job Post

Summary: Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station (WTARS) is primarily an experimental research farm mandated to conduct plant, animal, soil, forestry, bioenergy, and environmental research. Periodically the Station also provides hands-on educational opportunities for students of all ages and the public, through our ongoing outreach events. The Research faculty and graduate students from Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and collaborating institutions use WTARS for a broad array of field research. Outreach activities include workshops by Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (ACES); local, regional, and national conferences; ROTC; K-12 school field trips (Hazel Green Middle School located southwest of WTARS); field trips for farmers; 4H and FFA events; fundraisers for local nonprofits; and much more. The station is used by agricultural industry and also by public or private collaborators. The facility is overseen by the Dean/1890 Research Director the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS), under the mandate of the 1890 land-grants mission and operated by a Station Manager. Through the USDA, the Evans-Allen program supports agricultural research, along with extension activities with an emphasis on reaching socially and economically disadvantaged people.

Examples Of Duties

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily operations of the research station
  • Hire, train, and supervise support staff
  • Supervise the collection, summarization, and transmission of research data and records to faculty members; and to collaborators
  • Provide/Oversee maintenance of field site in accordance with best land and field research principles
  • Maintain an attractive experiment station appearance
  • Cooperate/Work with AAMU Physical Facilities in maintaining buildings and field laboratories
  • Conduct Future planning of research facilities
Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

    • Experience in field research methods, ability to implement experimental design, statistical analysis, and effective communication of research results to clientele
    • Evidence of working with farm workers, as well as diverse faculty members, office managers, and administrative staff
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Awareness of ecosystems and environmental sciences to manage forest and agroforest areas, wetlands, water bodies, and riparian zones
  • Familiarity with farm equipment and smaller research plot equipment
  • Candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong organization and communication skills
  • Strong oral and numerical communication skills
  • Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
  • Must be willing to travel locally and regionally occasionally

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