Agricultural Research Technologist Low Impact Development LID Puyallup WA
Agricultural Research Technologist Low Impact Development LID Puyallup WA
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$ 3910 - 5241
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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 13 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
570GYNCSNPS Agricultural Research Technologist 3Business Title:
Agricultural Research Technologist Low Impact Development (LID) Puyallup WAEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Agricultural Research Technologist provides detailed field laboratory and extension support for the Low Impact Development (LID) and stormwater research and extension program. Field research duties include configure install and maintain a variety of water quality/quantity equipment and instrumentation such as: autosamplers flow meters moisture sensors and dataloggers. Oversee field research facilities in terms of sample collection and landscape maintenance. Monitor record and manage data/databases utilizing a variety of jobrelated software. Laboratory support includes managing labs chemical supplies and equipment inventories. Summarizing data and writing research reports is also required. Extension work includes developing curriculum and designing online course spaces in Canvas through Global Campus and maintaining extension affiliated Washington State UniversityWSU)websites. Supervise and support timeslip temporary workers and grad students.
Field Research 30
ManageWSUPuyallup Research and Extension Centers permeable pavements bioretention cells and rainwater harvesting infrastructure. Research duties include: application of treatments collection of water soil plant tissue samples and data collection. Perform data quality assurance and chainofcustody processing. Perform calibration and maintenance procedures of field sampling and monitoring equipment. Maintain field plots through weeding pruning and irrigating as needed.
Extension 25
Develop and designLIDextension course work offered through Global Campus in conjunction with Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington Stormwater Center. Develop and author content forWSUextension websites and publications.
Laboratory Research 15
Duties include literature searches summarizing research and report writing organizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Conduct routine statistical analysis of data.
Instruments/Equipment 15
Manage operate maintain and calibrate precise research equipment such as autosamplers flow meters weather station instrumentation pressure transducers and data loggers. Train all new students and staff in program specific equipment.
Other Duties 15
Write research reports. Meet with collaborating scientists attend technical meetings. Assist graduate students and other faculty/staff as needed. Establish and maintain accurate records for research projects equipment inventories and pesticide applications. Order supplies and materials as needed.
Additional Information:
This is a full time 100 FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3910.00 $5241.00 Range 45 Steps AM
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 35728.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in the applied biological chemical physical OR agricultural sciencesANDtwo years of experience as an Agricultural Research Technologist 2; OR equivalent education/experience.
Relevant experience and knowledge of Low Impact Development Best Management Practices LIDBMPs) in terms of objectives components and maintenance requirements.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Must have or obtain a Washington State Certified Pesticide Applicator License within six 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years professional experience conducting research onLIDstormwaterrelated experiments.
Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Low Impact Development Lab
Location: Puyallup WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Resume
Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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