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Type of Position:
Engineering, Science, Agriculture
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
SEST | Southeast Research Station
Department's Website:
https://aaes.uada.edu/research-locations/rohwer-research-station/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Technician is responsible for setting up procedures and conditions for conducting agricultural research involving crop production. Crop and research management activities that include tillage, irrigation, pest control, establishing research trials, assisting with data collection, farm equipment operation and routine maintenance, and use of specialized lab and field research equipment for planting, growing, irrigating, monitoring, and harvesting agronomic plants. Maintain clean, organized, and safe lab, shop, and field environments by adhering to safety policies and procedures. Use of proper and appropriate safety gear and attending regularly scheduled safety training is required. Application of appropriate and safe chemicals to crops for fertilization and pest control is required. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain good working relationships with others from diverse backgrounds. Duties will include assisting with farm, equipment, and facility maintenance and upkeep. The Research Technician works directly under the supervision of Program Technicians, Program Associates, and the Resident Director.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in performing agronomic field and lab work.
Requires knowledge of techniques, procedures, and equipment operations used in agriculture research. Ability to perform standard and special agriculture tests as assigned. Knowledge of and experience with vehicle and farm equipment, operation, maintenance, and safety requirements. Ability to operate and perform routine building and minor repairs on motorized vehicles and equipment.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$30,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Linda Martin, Station Director, [email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Driving, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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