Job Description:
Agronomy Specialist
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Support and carry out agronomy outreach and technical assistance work in the Champlain Valley and occasionally other areas of Vermont, as needed. Conduct an integrated and comprehensive educational and outreach assistance program in the areas of farm management, agronomic field crop production, and natural resource conservation practices to improve farm viability and surface water quality in the Lake Champlain Basin and Connecticut River Valley. Major responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach education and technical assistance programs provided to the local farming community in livestock, crop, soil, manure, and nutrient management and implementation of approved Best Management Practices to reduce soil and nutrient losses into waters of the state. Provide support for the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Master's Degree in a field related to agriculture; grants management experience; 4 - 6 years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts.
Desirable Qualifications
Certified crop advisor status highly desirable
Anticipated Pay Range
62,000 to 70,000
Other Information
Office location is in Middlebury, Vermont. Probationary period of four months required.
Special Conditions
Position located in different city, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Exempt
Union Position
No
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
7/2/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Ext - Programming & Fac Sup/50040
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term
12
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/77501
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