Agricultural Technician Lead

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 103065
Title: Agricultural Technician Lead
Functional Title: Agricultural Technician Lead
Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: AGNR-AES-WMREC (Western Maryland)
Hiring Range Minimum: 43404
Hiring Range Maximum: 52085
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Responsible for assisting Agricultural Technician Supervisors in the day-to-day operations and for maintenance of the farm and specialized agricultural research equipment. Work with managers to coordinate activities for researchers and others performing research and extension activities at the facility. Carry out field work – tilling, planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting – for non-traditional agronomic and horticultural crops and research plots.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Three years on agricultural research utilizing scientific methods.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of farming practices and equipment usage.
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to use scientific methods and related laboratory equipment in agricultural research.
  • Thorough knowledge of mathematics including algebra, area, volume, weights, measures, and proportions and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of farm equipment.
  • Ability to provide guidance and training to agricultural technicians and workers; to use computers; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to lift and transport agricultural supplies, tools, and equipment, to climb, and to perform extensive standing and walking; to work in extreme weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.


Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • General knowledge and understanding of basic agricultural procedures, conservation practices, entomological problems, research protocols, and basic field plot design.
  • Knowledge of nutrient management regulations.
  • Ability to handle small and large-scale farm equipment; possess some degree of mechanical and carpentry skills; possess skills to calculate and calibrate sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, planters, and harvesting equipment; possess skills to operate agricultural equipment with computerized yield measuring equipment and GPS.
  • Knowledge of EPA regulations for biotech crops and the ability to interpret and follow requirements/restrictions on research plots.
  • Ability to provide guidance and training to agricultural technicians and workers; to use computers; good communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to interact with staff, researchers, vendors, general public and others.
Additional Certifications:
  • State of Maryland Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of employment.
  • Maryland Public Agency Applicator’s Certification to be attained within two years of employment.
Additional Information:
Job Risks Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License)
Physical Demands
Ability to lift & transport agricultural supplies, tools and equipment. Operate tractors, combines, etc., in dusty and work in extreme weather conditions. Ability to climb, endure extensive standing and walking. Ability to wear and work in protective equipment.
Posting Date: 04/05/2024
Closing Date: 04/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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