Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension - Laval, QC, Canada - Iowa State University

Iowa State University

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Laval, QC, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Title:
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist - Farm Management - Southeast Iowa

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree

Special Required Qualifications :
Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Agricultural Education or a related field.

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Agricultural Education or a related field.

Experience in the agri-business industry (i.e., cooperative, agricultural input supplier, etc.)

Experience in farm and agricultural business management areas (i.e., Farm Manager, Agricultural Lender, etc.)

Experience with federal agricultural policy, financial and/or legal aspects of land leasing, and/or human relations.
**This position will focus on all aspects of farm and agricultural business management and entrepreneurial activities. Program leadership areas include agricultural marketing; government agricultural programs; and human resources issues on the farm. Team programming will also include agricultural financial management; farm lease contracts and land management; economics of crop and livestock production; risk management tools; and other farm management related program areas. In addition, this position will be part of the core farm management team and assist with statewide programming and area interdisciplinary team efforts. Program audiences include farmers, farm families, landowners, agricultural businesses, cooperatives, farm organizations, commodity groups, citizen organizations, community colleges, and mass media.

This position will participate in grant and contract opportunities and be active in revenue generation. Responsibilities of this position will also include entrepreneurial, collaborative, service and administrative functions with ISU. Subject matter leadership is provided through the ISU Department of Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

This position will be filled at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I or II level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Pay Grade:

PS807

Level Guidelines:

Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professionallevel knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Pay Grade:

PS808

Level Guidelines:

Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II will have additional duties not listed in the posting.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.