• Agronomy Specialist

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Agronomy Specialist

    Posting Summary

    UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to serve as an Agronomy Specialist in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont and be located in the Extension St. Johnsbury’s Office. This person would lead agronomy outreach and technical assistance work in the eastern portion of the state. They would conduct an integrated and comprehensive educational and outreach assistance program in the areas of farm management, agronomic field crop production, and natural resource conservation practices to improve farm viability and surface water quality. Major responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach education and technical assistance programs provided to the local farming community in livestock, crop, soil, manure, nutrient management, and implementation of approved Best Management Practices to reduce soil and nutrient losses into waters of the state. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to agriculture; 2 – 4 years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts or the equivalent combination of experience and education. Certified Crop Advisor status desired.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

     

    Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to agriculture; two to four years of experience in developing outreach education and providing technical assistance in agricultural contexts; or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Certified Crop Advisor status desired

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $52,000 to $62,000

    Other Information

    Position office location in the Extension St. Johnsbury Office.

     

    A probationary period of 120 calendar days is required.

     

    Special Conditions Position located in different city, Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 09/17/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Outreach Education PC2 X

     

    Posting Number S5748PO

     

    Department Ext - Sustainable Agricltr Ctr/50026

     

    Position Number 001960

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.00

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

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    + Resume

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