• Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, AL)

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4489P

    Home Org Name

     

    Tenn Valley Research Ext Ctr

     

    Division Name

     

    Agriculture Experiment Station

    Position Title

    Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, AL)

     

    Job Class Code

    GB02A/B/C/D

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

    Limited Term Length

    1 year

    Job Summary

    Located in Belle Mina, AL

     

    The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center in Belle Mina, Alabama is seeking candidates for Agriculture Technician positions to provide support with ongoing research activities.

     

    **The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center** is located just north of the Tennessee River, a stone’s throw from Interstate 65, right in the heart of Alabama’s top cotton-producing region and directly on the cutting edge of cotton research. ThoughTVREC research projects frequently target corn, soybeans and wheat, cotton claims the lion’s share of attention, and it is for its cotton research that the center is nationally recognized. TheTVREC was an early convert to precision agriculture technologies and today has a full inventory of global positioning system–based equipment that includes autosteer tractors, yield monitors and light-bar guidance systems.

     

    To learn more about the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center, please visit: https://aaes.auburn.edu/regional-centers/#tn-valley

    Essential Functions

    Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

    + Perform plot layout, pesticide application, fertilization, harvest and data collection for research experiment protocols.

    + Conduct routine measurements and analysis on research projects.

    + Perform general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.

    + Perform the calibration of equipment and sprayers.

    + Provide general animal husbandry to beef cattle.

    + Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Final candidates will be hired into the appropriate level based on education and experience.

     

    + **Level I:** High school diploma or equivalent.

    + **Level II:** High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.

    + **LevelIII :** High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.

    + **Level IV:** High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

     

    Degrees will be accepted in lieu of years of experience.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

     

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

    Minimum License and Certifications

    A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required.

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience in field crop production and/or beef cattle is desired.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $31,200 - $40,100 ($15.00/hr -$19.27/hr) based on qualifications

     

    Job Category

     

    Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Belle Mina

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    05/31/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53895

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    3. Other