Job Details

Posting Number: PG190805CE

Position Number: NE-00111702-1225

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State: Hertford, NC

Department: NCCE Perquimans County

Working Title: Area Agent, Livestock (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent

FTE: 1.00

Essential Job Duties

The Area Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an outcome-based program addressing issues and opportunities identified in Perquimans and other primary counties – Chowan, Gates and Pasquotank. Secondary support will be provided as needed to Hertford, Bertie, Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Dare, Camden, and Currituck. This position will demand a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a broad background of knowledge in animal agriculture including, but not limited to swine, cattle: beef and dairy, lambs, goats, poultry and horses.

This position primarily provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program to meet the needs of the county in the following areas of responsibility: consumer & commercial livestock production, pasture management, animal nutrition, animal waste management systems and leadership to the 4-H & youth livestock programs.

Minimum Experience/Education

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in the job related field. ... – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in the job related field.

Department Required Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or related field. Some travel within the district and state is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

A Bachelor’s degree in the area of Animal Science or related area of science is preferred. Knowledge and experience in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking and resource development are also preferred.

Required License or Certification

Valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid NC driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.