"AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE II - Thompson Research Farm"

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Thompson Research Farm - Northern Missouri Research, Extension, and Education Center (NM REEC)

Job Description

The Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) seeks an Agriculture Associate II. This position will be located at the Thompson Research Farm in Spickard, MO.

The Agriculture Associate II will assist with coordinating the duties of farm workers/subordinates and making work assignments according to the requirements provided by managers and faculty. May assist in sampling and inspection of fertilizer, or other farm program components. Skilled experience with cattle is a requirement and shop experience and mechanical abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Understands how tasks/activities relate to others on the team and how the team integrates with other related, similar teams.
• Organizes and completes structured assignments according to priorities and directives from the university.
• Maintains records and reports of agricultural findings.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring.
• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options/procedures.
• Impacts the efficiency and accuracy of own work and begins to impact the work of others.
• Regularly assists others as requested to perform a range of routine, non-technical agricultural activities.
• Provides information to and exchanges information with appropriate and/or various parties.

Job responsibilities listed herein are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.

Shift

M-F;40 hours per week. Some nights and weekends required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with care and management of cattle is required.

Shop and mechanic experience preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $14.80 -$25.84 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS-006

University Title: AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE II

Application Materials

MU Application, Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and contact information for references will be required for hire.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.