What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
Research Farm Specialist 2
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management; OR
Three years of experience in farming; OR
Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from professional researchers or other higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Research Farm Specialist 1 by requirements for observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.
Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of Work
Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.
Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.
Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.
Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.
Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.
Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.
Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.
Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Research Farm Specialist 2
- Pay Scale: WS210
- Position Number: R00103831
- Location: Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria, LA
- Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in research farming or in general farm management; or three years experience farming; or 12 semester hours in an agricultural field. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
- No testing required. Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
- Application Deadline: 4/8/2025 or until suitable candidate is identified.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management; OR
Three years of experience in farming; OR
Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from professional researchers or other higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Research Farm Specialist 1 by requirements for observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.
Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of Work
Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.
Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.
Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.
Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.
Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.
Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.
Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.
Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
Performs related duties as assigned.
