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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: | New |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | No |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | No |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Northern Marianas College |
| Job Classification: | Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
| Job Title: | Extension Agent (Agriculture/Community Development) |
| Announcement Number: | 17-01-42803 |
| Job Classification: | Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 1/20/2017 |
| Closing Date: | 2/4/2017 |
| Salary Range: | $40567.11 to $41986.96 / Hourly |
| Job Title: | Extension Agent (Agriculture/Community Development) |
| Job Duties: | Nature of the Position: The Extension Agent is a non-instructional faculty member of the Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service (CREES) located on Rota and is employed primarily to provide extension and research in agriculture and community programming that support to farmers and other clientele. The position is under the direct supervision of the Dean of CREES or his/her designee. Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in Program Review and Outcome Assessment (PROA) activities Provides high quality educational services to farmers, stakeholders, and the community. The Agent shall perform job tasks in a multitude of program areas, which will be related to agriculture and other community programming. Plans, implements, evaluates, and interprets educational activities for and with working clientele, advisory groups and other agencies and organizations. Conducts vegetable crop seed trials. Operate mechanical agricultural equipment. Implements practical applied agricultural research on research center. Organizes and conducts the extension program to advise and instruct farmers (crop and livestock) and community members on multiple community stated needs. Develops family, community, and youth development programs benefiting clientele. Collaborates in grant writing that supports CREES goals. on the writing of grant to support program goals. Collects, analyzes and evaluates agriculture data; plans and develops techniques and advises farmers in solving problems such as production efficiency, water conservation, disease prevention, and environmental mitigation. Demonstrates practical procedures used in solving agriculture related problems. Communicate the extension program with representatives of commercial organizations, local government and other groups to inform them of program services and obtain their cooperation in encouraging use of these services. Works cooperatively with Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services research and extension staff to carry out various experimental studies; collects, records and analyzes data; disseminates information generated by research, produces and disseminates extension publications, and scholarly publications in the areas of agriculture, and family, community, and youth development. Design, implement and evaluate needs-based educational programming for entire island of Rota. Prepares activities, planning and other reports and maintains program records. Assists in extension budget preparation. Cooperates with other extension agents in the delivery of extension services. Must be familiar with many facets of development, agriculture; family, community, and youth development; and aquaculture; and nutrition areas as needed. Responsible for assigned portions of the 5 Year Plan of Work. Submission of outputs, outcomes, and impacts for Agriculture Research Extension and Education Act (AREERA) accomplishment report to USDA NIFA towards the end of each reporting year. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience. Those with degrees in horticulture and agriculture that can demonstrate practical experience as a result of practicum/in-field work can waive the 2-year experience requirement. Vacancy Announcement 17-005 Northern Marianas College is accredited by the Senior Commission of Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to conduct crop trials. Ability to operate agricultural machinery. Knowledge of livestock production. Demonstrated ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member and work well with internal and external clients such as farmers and community members. Demonstrated ability to work in the field, implementing on station, on farm, or other types of trials. Demonstrated ability to plan, establish program priorities, and work both individually and in a team environment. Two years of experience in small-scale agriculture and/or community development. Must have strong writing skills. Must have strong computer background including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and database, preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software applications. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculties, and other college stakeholders. Demonstrate strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail. Capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining composure under stressful conditions. Completes tasks accurately and timely. Takes initiative and works both independently and cooperatively. Must be able to present information in clear and professional manner. Contributes and promotes a positive and professional working environment and relationship with the college community and promotes a positive representation of the CREES Department and NMC. |
| 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: | All applicable taxes. |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | As needed to perform duties. |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | 1/30/2017 |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | 9/30/2017 |
| 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: | 0 |
| Fringe Benefits: | Optional: Health, Dental, Life, and Retirement |
| Comments: | It is the policy of Northern Marianas College that equal opportunity be given to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, gender, marital status, place of origin, religion, disability status, political affiliation, family relationship, or genetic information (GINA). The college reserves the right to waive or implement other qualifications to meet its needs and the right to reject all applicants or withdraw the vacancy should NMC determine such a position is no longer needed or able to be filled. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |