Agriculture Technician (Belle Mina, 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.

Though TVREC 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.

The TVREC 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: 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.

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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.

* Level III: 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.

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