Aquatic Resources Extension Agent - Southwest & Southeast Regions

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualified applications for an Aquatics Resources Extension Agent. Applicants must be self-directed and able to thrive in a flexible work environment.

Reasons you'll love being an Extension Agent at ACES - Auburn:

Program Priority Area: Aquatic Resources (AQR)

The Agent will be housed in one of the County Extension offices in the region served.

Geographic Area of Responsibility: Washington, Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Butler, Crenshaw, Covington, Coffee, Geneva, Pike, Bullock, Barbour, Dale, Henry, and Houston.

The Aquatic Resources Extension Agent will serve as the primary Extension educator for aquatic resources in the assigned 18-county region. This includes responding to requests for aquatic resources related technical information from throughout the region which may include but is not limited to 1) farm pond management, 2) watershed management, 3) stormwater management, 4) drought, and 5) conserving resources. These requests may come through telephone calls, email, letters, and other personal contacts. The EA will be expected to proactively develop a regional technology transfer program through meetings, workshops, publications, web sites, and other outreach techniques to provide aquatic resources related information to landowners, professionals, and the public. In addition, the EA will be part of a state-wide Extension Priority Program Team and be expected to participate as a team member to plan, promote, and execute team programs as well as participate in team training opportunities.

The EA will utilize all available/emerging technologies in their educational efforts as well as more traditional methods such as newsletters, news articles, workshops/group meetings, demonstrations, and farm/home visits. The EA will participate in writing grants and participate in activities that support applied research/demonstrations beneficial to clientele. Participating in regional and state Aquatic Resources related associations, and other groups representing Aquatic Resources, is important for the EA to develop a reputation as an educational leader with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The EA will assist team leader and administrators in project outcome and impact evaluations.

Team Description: Extension Agent's (EA's), Urban Extension Agent's (UEA's), County Extension Directors (CEDs), and Specialists form the core of Extension teams. This EA will participate as a cohesive team member working with local clientele, advisory groups, volunteers, and other interested parties to determine regional needs for program outreach. As a team member, the EA will partner with other EAs and CEDs to provide educational leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting programs conducted in the region.

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The primary role of non-tenure track Extension Agent is to provide programmatic leadership in a subject-matter discipline.

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Professional Development:

Level 1: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.
Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years of experience.
Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience.
Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years of experience.


Focus of Education: Discipline related to extension programming. (Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, or related field.)

Focus of Experience: Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

This position requires regular travel to carry out Extension responsibilities, and the successful incumbent must have access to reliable transportation.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

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