Agricultural Specialist and Manager
Agricultural Specialist and Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
This position supports research teaching and extension programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences by supervising and performing precision field tasks and experimental plot activities; as well as operates sophisticated agricultural equipment with a very proficient level of skill.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of training and experience; Experience in the operation and repair of agricultural tractors and machinery; Experience in a variety of welding (electric/arc MIG oxyacetylene cutting etc.); Experience in some phase of agricultural or livestock production equipment operation and repair; Ability to operate large complex agricultural and research equipment; To successfully follow and implement written experimental and crop production field plans; To comprehend and carry out complex instructions; To read understand and adjust computerized tractor and equipment settings; To calibrate sprayers adjust planting and harvesting equipment precisely; To maintain accurate records and follow data collection procedures; To read and understand service parts and operator manuals; To operate gas and electric welders perform plumbing and carpentry tasks and perform a wide variety of equipment repairs; Ability to work with livestock units such as feeding livestock herd health working livestock and transporting livestock; Must have a valid CDL with any required endorsements within six (6) months of employment; Familiarity with the navigation of basic Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid CDL with any required endorsements; Use of tools and trade skills in the following: plumbing carpentry electrical and masonry; Experience in building and maintaining permanent farm fences; Experience in installing and maintaining water lines.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
09/07/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction to move and handle 50 lbs. Must have a criminal background check. Must have a drivers license check. Must have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with any required endorsements.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Mr. Chad Joines at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
