Agricultural Specialist and Manager

Agricultural Specialist and Manager

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Farming and Agriculture

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

This position supports research, teaching, and extension programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences by supervising and performing precision field tasks and experimental plot activities; as well as, operates sophisticated agricultural equipment with a very proficient level of skill.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; and/or equivalent years of training and experience;
• Experience in the operation and repair of agricultural tractors and machinery;
• Experience in a variety of welding (electric/arc, MIG, oxyacetylene cutting, etc.);
• Experience in some phase of agricultural or livestock production, equipment operation and repair;
• Ability to operate large, complex, agricultural and research equipment;
• To successfully follow and implement written experimental and crop production field plans;
• To comprehend and carry out complex instructions;
• To read, understand, and adjust computerized tractor and equipment settings;
• To calibrate sprayers, adjust planting, and harvesting equipment precisely;
• To maintain accurate records and follow data collection procedures;
• To read and understand service, parts, and operator manuals;
• To operate gas and electric welders, perform plumbing and carpentry tasks, and perform a wide variety of equipment repairs;
• Ability to work with livestock units such as feeding livestock, herd health, working livestock and transporting livestock;
• Must have a valid CDL with any required endorsements within six (6) months of employment;
• Familiarity with the navigation of basic Microsoft Office programs;
• certification for Artificial Insemination Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid CDL with any required endorsements;
• Use of tools, and trade skills in the following: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and masonry;
• Experience in building and maintaining permanent farm fences;
• Experience in installing and maintaining water lines.

Pay Band 4

Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Regular

Salary Information Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week 40

Review Date 05/24/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Chad Joines at cjoines@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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