92-22 Extension Director and Agent, Agriculture/4-H Youth Development, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties
Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Gunnison, COLORADO
Deadline: 27 Dec 2022
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | 92-22 Extension Director and Agent, Agriculture/4-H Youth Development, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties |
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Position Location | Gunnison, CO |
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? | Yes - Hybrid Remote/In-Office |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202201625AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Management I |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | The salary range will be $60,500-97,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
Desired Start Date | 01/02/2023 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 12/27/2022 |
Description of Work Unit | We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/ that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement. Gunnison County is located in western Colorado and is a vibrant mountain vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The city of Gunnison is a small college town described as “in style and an emerald city” boasting lower-density neighborhoods and well-connected and knowledgeable citizens. The 2020 population estimate is 16,918 and the median household income is $57,379 with $73,219 being the state average. The median price of homes currently listed in Gunnison is $635,000 with $591,500 being the state average. Major economic contributors are tourism, agriculture, education, and government. The communities in Gunnison County (Gunnison, Crested Butte, and Mount Crested Butte) have diverse economies, shopping opportunities and housing choices. The population is approximately 9 percent Hispanic. Gunnison County is primarily rural, with 78% public land. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, and include skiing, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, rafting and other activities typically associated with Mountain areas in Colorado. The Extension office is located in the town of Gunnison. Gunnison offers easy access to a State Hwy (Hwy 50) and has a regional airport (Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport). Hinsdale County is located to the South of Gunnison and has a population of approximately 843, with the majority of residents living in the town of Lake City. 95% of the county is Federal lands with the economic drivers being tourism and agriculture. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to https://extension.colostate.edu/ ; for more about Gunnison County Extension go to:https://gunnison.extension.colostate.edu/ |
Position Summary | To provide leadership, direction, and organization in the development and implementation of Extension education programs in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties and contribute to the expertise base of Extension Agents in neighboring counties as appropriate. This includes working with the community to assure educational needs are being met by Extension services, and serving as a knowledge resource person in agriculture and natural resources (hay production, livestock, horticulture, and small acreage). The County Director is responsible for assuring a strong 4-H program is offered through both traditional (4-H clubs) and non-traditional (after-school) experiences. The traditional 4-H program includes about 160 youth. The individual in this position works as a member of the local county Extension team and as a local representative of Colorado State University. This individual works under the guidance and supervision of the Western Region Extension Director. |
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Diversity Statement | Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Administration and Supervision |
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Duty/Responsibility |
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Initiate and Develop Relationships and Partnerships |
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Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Program, Planning, Development, Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting |
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Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Volunteer Recruitment, Development and Management |
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Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 10% |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Please submit the following to apply:
All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or email [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Eric McPhail at 970-641-7627 or [email protected] |
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel |
Search Contact | CJ Mucklow, 970-241-3346, [email protected] |
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