Area Agronomy Extension Specialist NE District

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Johnson,

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$56062 - $84093 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit : 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

About the Position :

This position is located in Muskogee, OK at the NE District Extension Office. Provides educational leadership to county and district programs in the area Agronomic Crop Production. This position will also serve to support soil fertility research and education in NE Oklahoma in collaboration with soil fertility and nutrient management faculty in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences.

• Travel required with budget provided.
• This position participates as a cohesive team member with other area specialists, state specialists, county educators, and district staff.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action.
• Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and funding.
• OCES professionals are hired into the organization, not a specific geographical location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

Who we are :

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Extension Educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties.

The OCES represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OCES is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

Extension Educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.

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Required Qualifications

Master's

At least one degree in plant and soil sciences or closely related field.

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Valid driver’s license. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work.