Job Details

Posting Number: F2660P

Working Title: Dodge County ANR Agent

Department: CAES-Southeast District CES

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 02/13/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: SE District

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture or related area.
• A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment.

Position Summary

This position will provide educational programming in the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) area in the county providing educational opportunities in production agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. County stakeholders rely heavily on the County Agent. Homeowners and Master Gardner Volunteers also depend on the Agent’s expertise to provide training and programming to the citizens of the community. Top commodities in the county are cotton, timber and peanuts.

This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official duty travel are required. Reimbursement for business travel will be provided. Transportation of others including 4-H Youth and adult clientele is also a common and necessary function of the job. 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events are conducted at district and state levels and necessitate travel and transport of participants.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides educational programming related to Agriculture & Natural Resources in the County. This includes managing the Agricultural & Natural Resources program in the County by providing educational opportunities in production agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. (65%)
• Utilizes the expertise of and works closely with advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and assist in developing educational programs
• Develops a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the county’s varied socio-economic population
• Provides reporting of ANR activities via UGA software programming. (20%)
• Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders
• Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan of UGA Cooperative Extension is followed and that volunteers and clientele understand Cooperative Extension offers educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues (15%)
• Collaborates with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs
• Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming
• Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching