Agronomy Specialist

UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to serve as an Agronomy Specialist in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont and be located in the Extension St. Johnsbury's Office. This person would lead agronomy outreach and technical assistance work in the eastern portion of the state. They would 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. 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, nutrient management, and implementation of approved Best Management Practices to reduce soil and nutrient losses into waters of the state.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a field related to agriculture; 2 - 4 years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts or the equivalent combination of experience and education. Certified Crop Advisor status desired.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a field related to agriculture; two to four years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts; or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

Desirable Qualifications: Certified Crop Advisor status desired.

Anticipated Pay Range: $52,000 to $62,000.

Other Information: Position office location in the Extension St. Johnsbury Office. A probationary period of 120 calendar days is required.

Special Conditions: Position located in different city, Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding.

FLSA: Exempt.

Union Position: Yes, UVMSU.

Job Location: St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States.