Nutrient Management Specialist-Poultry Litter Transport Coordinator
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Job no: 531193
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: School of Plant & Environmental Sci
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
The purpose of this position is to support Virginia’s Nutrient Management Program by implementing and promoting the Virginia Poultry Litter Transport Incentive Program (PLTIP). This individual must have a good working knowledge of poultry production, cropping systems, and other agricultural production practices, and have a farming background or experience. Must have the ability to work with agricultural individuals with various levels of education. Must have a minimum of a BS in Poultry Science, Agronomy, or Crop and Environmental Science, Agribusiness or comparable experience, and must be Certified as a Nutrient management Planner in Virginia, or capable of becoming certified within 1 year of employment.
Requires a master’s degree in Poultry Science, Agronomy, Crop and Environmental Science, Agribusiness or related field, or a bachelor’s degree (same disciplines) and significant applicable work experience. Individuals with substantial professional level experience or expertise that equates to the minimum educational qualifications may be considered.
Working knowledge of poultry operations and other agricultural production practices, and have a farming background or experience, and have the ability to work with agricultural individuals with various levels of education. Must be Certified as a Nutrient management Planner in Virginia, or capable of becoming certified. Knowledge of nutrient management. Experience planning effectively and managing projects. Experience working with a diverse population.
Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience performing duties with minimal supervision. Skill in the use of a personal computer, and proficient using MS Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases) and other relevant software.
- Master in Poultry Science, Agronomy, or Crop and Environmental Science.
-Basic accounting
- Experience with database design and management, and/or program administration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat X Pro, and the ability to learn other job-related software.
-Experience conducting and presenting scientific research
Commensurate with Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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