What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2 position at State of Louisiana?
Supplemental Information
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.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2,978 - $5,360
