Research Farm Specialist 2

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Job Posting

Title:

Research Farm Specialist 2

Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - Central - Dean Lee Research Station (Cory Juneau ))

Work Location:

0101 Dean Lee Administration

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description:

114480

RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

WS210 $ 25,896 - $46,446

Creation Date: 06/29/1987

Change Date: 04/10/2014

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:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in research farming or in general farm management.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

College credit in agricultural courses will substitute for the required experience on the basis of one semester hour for two months of experience.

Experience in crop or livestock farming will substitute for the required experience on the basis of eighteen months for one year of experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Additional

Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Location:

Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria, LA

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or the AgCenter HRM office.

Job Duties:

Cares and feeds livestock. Assists in animal health by observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment. Administering medication as prescribed and checking progress. Assist in breeding animals, delivering young, collecting semen and performing other specialized duties related to the care of animals. (25%) Cares for and maintains field crops. Assists in monitoring the health of field crops by observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.

Assists in all operations associated with cop production including tillage, planting, maintaining, and harvesting row crops. (25%) Calibrate, adjust, operate, and maintain specialized equipment used in livestock or field crop research. Operates, maintains, and makes random adjustments to complex agricultural and/or research equipment. (20%) Calculate proportions and application rates of chemicals. Calibrate, adjust operate, and maintain agricultural pesticide applicators. Assist research professionals with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatments.

(15%) Discuss and assist professionals with research projects to devise methods and provide technical livestock and field crop production expertise. Assist research professionals in laying out plots, labeling treatments for animals or plants, and collection of data. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)

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