Extension Agent, Wayne County, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Extension Agent, Wayne County, Agriculture & Natural Resources – 240000022U 

Description

Position X2467: Extension Agent, Wayne County

Program Area: Agriculture

Clientele Served: Adult

Headquarters: Waynesboro, TN

Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued: 10/16/2024

Effective Date: 02/01/2025

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Wayne County. Wayne County Government funds 22% of the position salary and benefits costs. 

BENEFITS

Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers’ Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Keep abreast of the latest information in Agriculture, Marketing and Community Economic Development to meet the educational needs of the county.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Extension staff, commercial producers, agri-business, agricultural agencies, and general public.
• Develop a cadre of supporters and volunteers to aid in the delivery of programs.
• Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system.
• Responsible to the County Director in all administrative and program matters.
• Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or closely related field is required.
• Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to the position start date are welcome to apply.
• A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions 

UT Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245

212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882

Knoxville TN 37996-4525 

E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu

Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu

Job

Extension Service Professional 

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Waynesboro 

Organization

Wayne County 

Schedule

Full-time 

Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture 

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2024, 4:42:42 PM 

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