Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Extension Agent - Northwest Region

Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Extension Agent - Northwest Region

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Sustainability

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $46,380.00/Yr. - USD $76,520.00/Yr.

Locations: Tuscumbia, Alabama

Categories: Outreach & Extension

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: AL Cooperative Extension Systems

Associated Division: AL Cooperative Extension System

Req ID: 8367

Overview

This position is located in Northwest, Alabama

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualified applicants for an Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Extension Agent - Northwest Region of Alabama.

This position is a 100% Extension assignment covering ten counties. The Agent will be housed in a county office in the region this position serves.

Program Priority Area: Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources

Geographic Area of Responsibility: Northwest Alabama Region (Lauderdale, Limestone, Colbert, Lawrence, Morgan, Franklin, Marion, Winston, Walker, Fayette, and Lamar Counties)

Responsibilities

The Extension Agent will be expected to:

• Proactively develop a regional technology transfer program through meetings, workshops, publications, web sites, and other outreach techniques to provide forestry, wildlife and natural resources related information to landowners, professionals, and the general public.
• Be part of a state-wide Extension Priority Program Team and be expected to participate as a team member to plan, promote, and execute team programs as well as participate in team training opportunities.
• Utilize all available/emerging technologies in their educational efforts as well as more traditional methods such as newsletters, news articles, workshops/group meetings, demonstrations and farm/home visits.
• Participate in writing grants and participate in activities that support applied research/demonstrations beneficial to clientele. Participating in regional and state FWNR associations, and other groups representing FWNR, is important for the EA to develop a reputation as an educational leader with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
• Assist team leader and administrators in project outcome and impact evaluations.

Team Description: Extension Agent's (EA's), Urban Extension Agent's (UEA's), County Extension Directors (CEDs), and Specialists form the core of Extension teams.

• Participate as a cohesive team member working with local clientele, advisory groups, volunteers, and other interested parties to determine regional needs for program outreach.
• Partner with other EA's and CEDs to provide educational leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting programs conducted in the region.

Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.

Level II: Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years of experience.

Scope of Experience:

Implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or Wildlife Management with a minimum GPA of 2.75, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and at least two years of experience.
• Master's degree is preferred and does not require experience to apply.