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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
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.
Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Contract Type Continuing
