Agricultural Extension Specialist
4 days ago
County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
Agency:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Department:
County Program D12
Job Type:
Staff
Job Description:
The County Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
People:
- Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staffs to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the county program.
- Identifies, recruits, trains, and utilizes local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations.
- Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders, and stakeholders.
- Conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes.
- Develops a long-range professional improvement plan with the appropriate District Extension Administrator and appropriate input from Regional Program Leaders.
- Develops annual individual development plan which addresses short-term professional improvement needs and career goals.
- Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and maintain technical competencies.
- Participates in recruiting, employing, training, and other related activities for secretarial and paraprofessional personnel the agent supervises or jointly supervises in accord with the policies and procedures of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
- Conducts annual performance review with each support staff member the agent is assigned to supervise or coordinates with other staff members with joint supervision responsibilities for the review.
Programs:
- Responsible for planning with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities.
- Develops comprehensive in-depth and outreach program plans which address base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs.
- Plans evaluation strategies for in-depth programs and significant program activities.
- Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts.
- Responsible for implementing the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas.
- Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.
- Provides leadership or serves in a support role in implementing educational programs which address critical issues and/or emerging needs.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies/techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs.
- Complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in conducting Extension educational programs.
- Utilizes appropriate evaluation strategies/techniques to determine the progress of in-depth programs and other program activities in reaching the objectives of the county program.
- Utilizes evaluation results to make program revisions and modifications.
- Prepares monthly, annual, and special reports and in-depth program summaries to demonstrate results of planning, program accomplishments, and program impact which may include knowledge gained, behavior change, economic, and environmental impact.
Partnerships:
- Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations to plan educational programs.
- Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups, such as 4-H clubs, Texas Extension Education Association clubs, and master volunteer groups toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthened programs.
Other:
- Maintains a neat office which facilitates effective working conditions and presents a favorable image.
- Keeps informed on Extension policy, research reports, and publications which are applicable to program responsibilities and position description.
- Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans, activities, and joint work to promote staff teamwork and to make the best use of each agent's time.
- Assists in the maintenance of files, mailing lists, membership rolls of Extension-related organizations, and inventories.
- Keeps informed on and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
- Cooperates with the county coordinator and other staff members in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan for the county office unit.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Title Specific Responsibilities:
CEA-Family & Community Health (FCH):
Work closely with partners in the health, nutrition, and family sectors of the community. Possess or seek subject matter expertise in chronic disease prevention and management, human nutrition, physical activity, food safety, community safety, and mental health and wellness. Provide leadership for the FCH project areas within the 4-H youth development program.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- No prior experience required. (Note: Urban designated counties require minimum of three years of related professional level experience.)
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic software.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
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