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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: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Job Title: | Scientist, Horticulture/Crop |
| Announcement Number: | 16-11-42372 |
| Job Classification: | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 11/9/2016 |
| Closing Date: | 11/24/2016 |
| Salary Range: | $51330.34 to $53126.9 / Annually |
| Job Title: | Scientist, Horticulture/Crop |
| 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 80% research, and 20% 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. • Responsible for an aggressive Research and Extension programs in practical and sustainable horticultural practices in small commercial settings. • Understand small-scale raised-bed vegetable farming. • Experienced in mechanical agricultural practices. • Provide leadership for research on three research centers. • Interpret and disseminate current and relevant research findings for practical use by the public and professionals through mass media, publications, workshops/conferences, demonstration trials and other proven extension methods. • Provide training and assistance to state agents and public on various horticultural issues including but not limited to plant selection and identification, water conservation, plant stress mitigation. • Maintain liaison and close working relationship with other institutions and government and private agencies. • Work cooperatively with other extension agents in developing and implementing multi-discipline activities. • Work closely with and provide statewide technical support to farmers and ranchers. • Conduct applied research program within the area of horticulture for small farm application. • Acquire extramural funding to support, develop and implement extension and research programs. • Publish research results in peer review journals and other general scholarly activities. • Report research and extension activities and program impacts, complete Plan of Work, AREERA report and other reports as required. • Develop working relationships with other research institutions in the areas of horticulture and small-scale farming. • 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: Masters or Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited institution in Horticulture/Plant Sciences or a closely related discipline with one (1) year of field and diagnostic experience; Experience with Agriculture/Horticultural extension. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; • Evidence of positive team interactions; • Ability to adapt successfully and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community; • Knowledge of research and extension work, educational programs and establishment of seed trial demonstration plots. • Demonstrate ability to design, implement, and publish horticultural experiments. • Ability to interpret and make practical application of current research findings and share general knowledge to the public. • A scholarly record of research publications • Ability to communicate effectively in English using oral, written and electronic methods; • Must be willing to work in the field, at experiment stations, on farm or other types of trials. • Experience and/or willingness to write, prepare and manage competitive grants to support extension and research activities. • Contributes and promotes a positive and professional working environment and relationship with the college community and promotes a positive representation of the NMC-CREES and the College. 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). All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. It is our requirement that degrees be from a U.S.-accredited college or university. Foreign degrees may be accepted when accompanied with a credential evaluation report. A listing of authorized evaluation reports can be obtained at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org/ 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 full-time faculty or 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. |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-weekly |
| Overtime Available: | Yes |
| Overtime Rate: | $1.5 - $1.5 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | Yes |
| 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: | 12/1/2016 |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | 9/30/2018 |
| 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. |