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Posting Number NCA233P Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/32218 Working Title Program Technician Position Number 10373 Department NE Research & Extension Center About the University

About the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
The Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas County. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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This position is the primary liaison between the Center and project leaders working at the Judd Hill Cooperative Research Station and working with wheat at Keiser. The individual will be responsible for crop management and performing other activities associated with research plots at Judd Hill and with wheat research plot at Keiser, and for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Center Director and project leaders.

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

B.S. degree. Individual will be required to perform basic agricultural operations associated with cotton and wheat, including operation of equipment associated with land preparation, planting, pest control, and harvesting.

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? Yes If yes, please specify Pesticide Applicators Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individual with training and/or experience working with crop research and/or production. Experience with plot equipment (planting and harvesting) and plant monitoring (growth and pests) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Individual must be able to perform basic agricultural operations associated with cotton and wheat, including operation of equipment associated with land preparation, planting, pest control, and harvesting. Person should possess basic computer skills, particularly use of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Physical activities associated with this position

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Division’s Office of Affirmative Action at bbatiste@uark.edu.

Physical Conditions The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside., The employee is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity., The employee is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The employee is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body., The employee is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, biological, radiological or hazardous materials., The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Work Schedule M-F, 40 hours per week. Overtime Eligible No Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. No Work Location/Building Benefits Eligible Yes Appointment Percent 100 Salary Commensurate with experience. Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check? Yes Does this position require a background check? No If yes, please specify Does this position require a substance abuse test? No Pre-employment Screening Requirements Posting Detail Information

Future Open Date Close Date 02/21/2019 Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date 03/01/2019 Anticipated End Date (for temporary appointments) Recruitment Contact Information

Mike Duren
870-526-2199

Special Instructions Summary Hiring Location 222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR 72701. EEO Statement

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internal Posting No City, St. Keiser, AR Supplemental Questions

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