ANR County Extension Agent- Worth County
ANR County Extension Agent- Worth County
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of ANR County Extension Agent- Worth County.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is located Albany GA.
- Provide county programming for Cooperative Extension Program small/family farm program efforts through Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- Responsible for managing ANR county-based programs in multi-counties through FVSU Cooperative Extension coverage area by providing educational programs for small limited resource and other underserved farmers and landowners.
- Plan conduct and evaluate an effective Cooperative Extension Program based on expressed needs of the target audience and program requirements.
- Targets specific audiences for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work.
- Develop farm plans cash flow statements and provide record analysis of selected enterprises.
- Make recommendations using economic analysis and sound agricultural practices.
- Ensures Equal Employment Opportunity plan of FVSU Cooperative Extension is followed.
- Coordinates related Extension activities with other appropriate County Extension Agents and agencies when feasible and/or appropriate.
- May be given other responsibilities depending upon background training and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in agriculture or related field (farm background and/or experience helpful). Masters Preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in working with small/family farms socially disadvantaged audiences other USDA agencies and community organizations.
- Experience and knowledge in computer usage required.
- Ability to compile complete and submit timely report.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication required.
- Ability to be creative and innovative in the design and implementation of effective educational programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people cooperate and work as a team member utilize a wide variety of teaching methods and respond positively to policy administration supervision and other program guidelines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires frequent night meetings some weekend work and attendance at out-of-county meetings drivers license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel. Reimbursement for approved official travel expenses will be provided according to FVSU travel policy and guidelines.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
