"Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, AL)"

Job Summary

Located in Belle Mina, AL. The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center in Belle Mina, Alabama is seeking candidates for Agriculture Technician positions to provide support with ongoing research activities. The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center is located just north of the Tennessee River, a stone's throw from Interstate 65, right in the heart of Alabama's top cotton-producing region and directly on the cutting edge of cotton research. Though TVREC research projects frequently target corn, soybeans and wheat, cotton claims the lion's share of attention, and it is for its cotton research that the center is nationally recognized. The TVREC was an early convert to precision agriculture technologies and today has a full inventory of global positioning system-based equipment that includes autosteer tractors, yield monitors and light-bar guidance systems. To learn more about the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center, please visit: https://aaes.auburn.edu/regional-centers/#tn-valley.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform plot layout, pesticide application, fertilization, harvest and data collection for research experiment protocols.
• Conduct routine measurements and analysis on research projects.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.
• Perform the calibration of equipment and sprayers.
• Provide general animal husbandry to beef cattle.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why Work at Auburn?

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Minimum Qualifications

Final candidates will be hired into the appropriate level based on education and experience. Level I: High school diploma or equivalent. Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience. Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience. Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience. Degrees will be accepted in lieu of years of experience. Minimum License and Certifications: A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required. Desired Qualifications: Experience in field crop production and/or beef cattle is desired. Salary Range: $31,200 - $40,100 ($15.00/hr -$19.27/hr) based on qualifications. Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine. City position is located in: Belle Mina. State position is located: Alabama.