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| 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: | Renewal |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | No, not 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: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Job Title: | Agriculture Extension Agent 25-9021.00 |
| Announcement Number: | 10-07-22374 |
| Job Classification: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 7/20/2010 |
| Closing Date: | 8/3/2010 |
| Salary Range: | $28803 to $49356 / Annually |
| Job Title: | Agriculture Extension Agent 25-9021.00 |
| Job Duties: | Nature of the Position: This position is located in the Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service, (CNMI-CREES) and is under the supervision of the Associate Director of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). The specialist will serve the islands of Rota, Tinian and Saipan. The position will be 75% Extension and 25% Research. Duties and Responsibilities: • Participates in Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities. • Provides high-quality student and internal and external customer service. • CNMI-CREES Research / Extension programs are interdisciplinary and require the ability of the scientist to work as a team member to: 1) identify and diagnose important problems of clientele; 2) establish research and extension program priorities; 3) prepare grant proposals on local and national initiatives; 5) develop a plan of work and 6) implement, evaluate, and interpret research, extension, and other activities; working with clientele, advisory groups, Northern Marianas College staff, and other agencies and organizations. • Performs job duties using appropriate research / extension methods, techniques, and technology; evaluates educational activities for effectiveness; recruits, trains, organizes, involves, and recognizes volunteer leaders (youth and adult); establishes and maintains effective working relations with other extension and research specialists. • Acts as a Principal Investigator (PI) in the CREES-FCS Food Science/Technology research projects. • Provides technical advice to clients, marketing organizations, cooperatives, associations, and private individuals involved in vegetable and fruit production and marketing on: 1) cleaning; 2) grading; 3) packaging; 4) processing; 5) storage; 6) transporting; 7) marketing; 8) food quality and safety. • Works cooperatively with NMC-CREES 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 addresses issues facing the agricultural industries including farmers, food processors and merchants on techniques for improving the profitability of the local food industry. • Coordinates and collaborates with local Governments, Public School Service, Department of Public Health, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Lands and Natural Resources, food producers, processors and wholesalers, etc. on projects or programs in marketing, processing, food safety and food quality. Plans and implements an effective public relations program to promote extension / research. • May be asked to teach courses in areas of expertise for the CREES degree program. Provides leadership to extension program development in the area of food processing, storage and safety. Builds dynamic teams of extension educators, specialists, and professionals from community organizations to address local concerns regarding food processing, marketing, food safety and quality. Seeks, writes proposals and acquires funding for programming, extension, research and education. Develops and teaches courses and workshops in the area of food science and technology. Initiates research related to local issues in the area of food science and technology. Develops educational materials and tools to support extension programs in the area of food processing, safety and quality, including publications, training manuals, videotapes, multimedia, web sites, and newsletters. Assists extension educators in developing evaluation plans and tools to determine the impact of their food programs in the community. Builds coalitions with other extension and university units, agencies and organizations to maximize programs and resources. • Develops a working relationship with the media to provide accurate and timely food processing safety and quality information • Performs other duties as requested. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) from U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution in food science, food technology, foods and nutrition, or related field. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to secure grants and funding from outside sources. Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement community wide programs in the area of food science and technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prefer familiarity with the rules, regulations, and procedures of USDA funded programs O-Net: Title Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed Education Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Related Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers. SVP Range (8.0 and above) |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-Weekly |
| Overtime Available: | No |
| Overtime Rate: | $0 - $0 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | Yes |
| 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.nmcnet.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: A cover letter, NMC Application with the authorization for release of prior employment information, official school transcripts (copies accepted while requesting official), copies of diplomas or certificates, a valid, original police clearance, and a copy of a valid passport. Failure to submit all these documents by the closing date will be acknowledged as incomplete and will be denied for consideration. Medical and Worker's compensation provided. |