Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-762-1052, [email protected]
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Cooperative Extension Service at NMSU is excited to announce an opening for an Agricultural Agent for Chaves County, NM. If you have a passion to provide educational programs for adults and youth, including planning and implementing total Extension Programs
Position Details
Position Title: Ext Agric Agent
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 310350-ADMIN PRGM CHAVES CTY
Location: NMSU satellite location
Offsite Location (if applicable): Chaves County
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement:
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May include evenings and weekends
Job Duties and Responsibilities: ** THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION **
*** POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN CHAVES COUNTY, HEADQUARTERS IN ROSWELL, NM ***
Successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture (both major area crop and livestock, including both beef and dairy), urban horticulture, community and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county as job requires.
- Collaborate with other Extension Agents, with State Extension Specialists, the Eastern District Director and other administrators as well as outside agencies and organizations in planning and implementing the total Extension program.
- Support annual County Fair efforts. Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders.
- Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among the county citizens.
- Administratively responsible to the County Program Director and through him/her to the Northern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
- Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
- Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).
- The Extension Ag Agent is responsible to travel county wide via personal vehicle to execute educational programming to the stakeholders of New Mexico.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture or related field. Or may be under filled as an Extension Associate I. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher required. Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment. Promotion to assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Must live in the county where employed and be willing to travel and work odd hours as needed to support the program. Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rant per mile. Valid Driver's License required.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
