Extension Program Specialist III AgNR - Small Ruminant Management and Production

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The Extension Program Specialist III will provide leadership to the planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of countybased staff in the area of Small Ruminant Management and Production; prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address the needs of limited resource clientele; and conduct applied research on small ruminant science.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Small Ruminant Management & Research including but not limited to artificial insemination breeding & kidding and body condition scoring. Participates in independent and interdisciplinary applied small ruminant research and collaborates with other specialists and scientists; Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.

• Plans develops and implements training programs for use by county staff in the area of Small Ruminant Management & Production forage production agriculture business management small acreage production and educational programming/delivery related to Agriculture and Natural Resources to underserved and underrepresented clientele; Analyzes and interprets trends and other appropriate situational information and disseminate it for use by 1890 county personnel and committees in planning programs to meet local needs; Assists with the development of indepth educational programs to solve significant problems and meet longrange objectives.

• Develops comprehensive model plans which address base programs critical issues and clientele needs; Assists with development of evaluations instruments to measure program effectiveness; Develops and provides educational documents newsletters fact sheets curriculum PowerPoint presentations and videos to support county agents indepth and outreach plans; Travels to selected counties to provide technical assistance and training for agents and volunteers; Interprets and disseminates relevant educational information from current applicable research findings demographics and economics and public policy.

• Assist with Beef Cattle Management & Research including but not limited to artificial insemination breeding & calving and body condition scoring. Participates in independent and interdisciplinary applied beef cattle research and collaborates with other specialists and scientists; Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.

• Attends headquarters staff conferences program area conference calls and Unit staff meetings; Attends district program planning conferences and training in support of county agents; Participates and presents at professional development conferences and meetings at the state and national level; Develops and submits grant proposals in support of program goals and objectives.

• Participates and assists in collegewide events activities committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree.

• Ten years of related professional experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing database presentation and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Animal Science or related discipline.

• Technical competence in Small Ruminants and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.

• Knowledge of current practices and standard of animal care.

• Excellent written and verbal communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.

• Ability to work independently while adhering to established plans programs and protocols.

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.