Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, AL)
Auburn, AL 
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Requisition Number S3395P
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

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

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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 02/08/2024
Closing Date
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$31,200 - $40,100
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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