County Extension Agent Agriculture Natural Resources (Panhandle, Carson County, TX)

Job Title

County Extension Agent - Agriculture Natural Resources (Panhandle Carson County TX)

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

County Program D01

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Panhandle Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The County Extension Agent under general supervision implements plans and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

People

• Maintains appropriate communications with county district and administrative staffs to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the county program
• Identifies recruits trains and utilizes local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees clubs and / or organizations
• Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials key leaders and stakeholders
• Conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes
• Develops a long-range professional improvement plan with the appropriate District Extension Administrator and appropriate input from Regional Program Leaders
• Develops annual individual development plan which addresses short term professional improvement needs and career goals
• Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and maintain technical competencies
• Participates in recruiting employing training and other related activities for secretarial and paraprofessional personnel the agent supervises or jointly supervises in accord with the policies and procedures of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Conducts annual performance review with each support staff member the agent is assigned to supervise or coordinates with other staff members with joint supervision responsibilities for the review

Programs

Partnerships

Other

The responsibilities of the County Extension Agent are performed in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the assigned administrator.

Title Specific Responsibilities

CEA-Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Work closely with Agriculture producers and commodity organizations in the county. Possess or seek subject matter expertise in relevant crops horticulture and livestock production for the county. Provide leadership for ANR 4-H project areas as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

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Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1