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Job Vacancy Announcement Detail
| Employer: | Northern Marianas College |
| DBA: | Northern Marianas College |
| Address: | P.O. Box 501250 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States |
| Phone: | 670-234-5498 |
| Other Number: | 670-237-6857 |
| Contact Northern Marianas College via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | Replacement |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | Not Indicated |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | Not Indicated |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Northern Marianas College |
| Job Classification: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Job Title: | Entomologist |
| Announcement Number: | 14-12-29891 |
| Job Classification: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 12/19/2014 |
| Closing Date: | 1/3/2015 |
| Salary Range: | $51330.34 to $53126.9 / Annually |
| Job Title: | Entomologist |
| Job Duties: | Nature of the Position: The position is located in the NMC Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service (NMC-CREES), under the supervision of the Dean of CREES. The position is approximately 75% agricultural research, and 25% agricultural extension and outreach. This position is charged with the responsibility of assisting CREES in fulfilling its mission by following performance duties and responsibilities articulated in the following section. Duties and Responsibilities: • Participates in Program Review and Outcome Assessment (PROA) activities. • Works as a team member to: 1) Identify, diagnose, and make recommendations to remedy entomological problems that are relevant to farmers and the agricultural industry in the CNMI, using appropriate field, nursery, and/or laboratory technology; 2) Write, prepare, and manage grant proposals for submission to funding agencies to further their research and extension endeavors; 3) Establish research and extension program priorities based on stakeholder input and needs assessments; 4) Develop and implement a 5-year Plan of Work based on USDA-NIFA National goals and stakeholder input; 5) Manage the daily operations of the Entomology/Research Laboratory; 6) Develop a strong extramurally funded research program that leads to publishing research in peer reviewed journals • Participates in the CREES Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program; works collaboratively with other IPM program personnel to plan the IPM extension program, prepare grant proposals; and manages ongoing IPM activities and projects. • Documents, identifies, and holds in permanent collection the existing reference insect collection together with possible natural or introduced bio-controls. • Establishes and develops collaborative linkages with the public, other agriculture professionals, nongovernmental organizations, colleges, universities, and sister governmental agencies addressing plant disease/disorder concerns on a local, regional, and/or national level. • Acts as a Program Leader and Principal Investigator (PI) in the Plant Protection Program. • Provides technical advice to farmers and farmer organizations including without limitation: 1) Identifying insect pests; 2) suggesting suppression methods; 3) providing advice on farming methods that would help prevent unnecessary occurrences on farmlands; 4) publishing information and research results in periodic reports to our clientele and in refereed professional journals. • Collects, records and analyzes data that will be disseminated to stakeholders by using an array of techniques to reach even unconventional of clientele (i.e. field demonstrations, group discussions, workshops, newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters, calendars, television and radio programs, etc.) • Conducts workshops, training, and certification programs relevant to the needs of the community and farmers. • Trains and supports the professional growth of team members. • Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: The scientist is expected to develop a work plan, which may involve a concerted effort from other government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, and extension and research personnel in addition to overseeing program personnel. As a result of his/her professional competencies, at times this individual will be charged with coordinating events, acquiring funding, evaluating established project outcome measures and supervising personnel. The scientist will assist and support the CREES Dean and/or his/her designee in planning and executing projects of great interest to CNMI stakeholders. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: • Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited institution in Entomology or a closely related discipline with one (1) year of field and diagnostic experience; • Experience with Agriculture/Entomology extension; • Specific experience in the field application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP’s), coordinating Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, and the use of biological control methods; • Experience in tropical agriculture preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; • Evidence of positive team interactions; • Ability to adapt successfully and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community; • A scholarly record of research publications • Ability to communicate effectively in English using oral, written and electronic methods; • Experience and/or willingness to write, prepare and manage competitive grants to support extension and research activities. |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-Weekly |
| Overtime Available: | No |
| Overtime Rate: | $1.5 - $1.5 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | No |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | |
| Fringe Benefits: | |
| Comments: | How to Apply: Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf. file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: Complete Employment Application Form, Authorization for Release of Prior Employment Information/Consent to Background Check, Copies of all required/preferred degree/diplomas, and Copies of transcripts of all required/preferred degrees/diplomas (except high school). Optional: Cover Letter and Resume (Does not substitute for content that should be on the Employment Application). Failure to submit all these documents by the closing date will be acknowledged as incomplete and will be denied for consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. NOTICE: NMC perpetually solicits applications for part-time/adjunct faculty in all teaching disciplines. Qualified individuals interested in teaching (online or on-site) are encouraged to apply. All applicants must include transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended, together with a resume and a completed and signed application for consideration. |