Agriculture Technician

Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3879P Home Org Name Tenn Valley Research Ext Ctr Division Name Agriculture Experiment Station Position Title Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, AL) Job Class Code GB02A/B/C/D Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length 1 year Job Summary This position is located in Belle Mina, AL.

The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center in Belle Mina, Alabama is seeking candidates for an Agriculture Tech position to provide support with ongoing research activities.

The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center is located just north of the Tennessee River, a stone's throw from Interstate 65, right in the heart of Alabama's top cotton-producing region and directly on the cutting edge of cotton research. Though TVREC research projects frequently target corn, soybeans and wheat, cotton claims the lion's share of attention, and it is for its cotton research that the center is nationally recognized. The TVREC was an early convert to precision agriculture technologies and today has a full inventory of global positioning system-based equipment that includes autosteer tractors, yield monitors and light-bar guidance systems.

To learn more about the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center, please visit: https://aaes.auburn.edu/regional-centers/#tn-valley

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This is a one-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. Essential Functions Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform plot layout, pesticide application, fertilization, harvest and data collection for research experiment protocols.

• Conduct routine measurements and analysis on research projects.

• Perform general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.

• Perform the calibration of equipment and sprayers.

• Provide general animal husbandry to beef cattle.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

*Indicated education is required.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated technical excellence; and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required. Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Experience in field crop production and/or beef cattle is desired. Posting Detail Information Salary Range $31,200 - $40,100 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Belle Mina State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 08/15/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47861 RequiredPreferredJob Industries

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