Agricultural Technical Assistant
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Job Title
Agricultural Technical AssistantAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural ResourcesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
During the application process the My Experience page has a section provided Attachments (Resume/CV References Cover letter etc. to upload required documents.
- Use the Upload button to add each document.
- You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
- All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
- Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
- Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
If transcripts are from an international institution it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter please contact us at .
SUMMARY:
The Agricultural Research Worker under supervision supports research or teaching laboratories farms or ranches by performing specialized tasks. The Agricultural Research worker will work collaboratively with individuals from East Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research to maintain agronomic crop sites and aid in research efforts. Approximately 10 of work efforts for this position will be dedicated to Texas A&M AgriLife Research efforts.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with planting maintenance and data collection of research plots
- Harvests crops and research field plots and records yield and other pertinent information.
- Assists lab members in conducting field experiments
- Makes field applications of fertilizer pesticides and experimental treatments.
- Maintain and oversee the ETAMU Agricultural Research Farm and the Fairlie Research Farm
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments in soil and crops research.
- Assist with agronomic operations Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning as needed
- Assist with FFA Leadership and Career Development Events as needed (LDEs and CDEs)
- Other job related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: No experience required.
- Ability to: Multitask and work well as part of a team.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid Texas Drivers License
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
- Other Requirements: Be able to travel 15 of the time during planting and harvest
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Education skills and experience above and beyond the minimum that would be ideal but is not required:
- Tractor and heavy equipment experience
- Prior experience spraying tilling planting or harvesting crops
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Student Workers Graduate Assistants
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
