Agronomy Specialist
University of Vermont

Job Info

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Advertising/Posting Title:

Agronomy Specialist

Diversity Statement:

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary:

Support and carry out agronomy outreach and technical assistance work in the Champlain Valley and occasionally other areas of Vermont, as needed. Conduct an integrated and comprehensive educational and outreach assistance program in the areas of farm management, agronomic field crop production, and natural resource conservation practices to improve farm viability and surface water quality in the Lake Champlain Basin and Connecticut River Valley. Major responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach education and technical assistance programs provided to the local farming community in livestock, crop, soil, manure, and nutrient management and implementation of approved Best Management Practices to reduce soil and nutrient losses into waters of the state. Provide support for the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

Master's Degree in a field related to agriculture; grants management experience; 4 - 6 years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts.

Desirable Qualifications:

Certified crop advisor status highly desirable

Anticipated Pay Range:

62,000 to 70,000

Other Information:

Office location is in Middlebury, Vermont. Probationary period of four months required.

Special Conditions:

Position located in different city, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA:

Exempt

Union Position:

No

Job Open Date:

11/11/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Title:

Outreach Professional Sr

Posting Number:

S5377PO

Department:

Ext - Programming & Fac Sup/50040

Position Number :

00022565

Employee FTE :

1.0

Employee Term :

12

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