Agronomist I​/Southern Illinois

Agronomist I - (Central/Southern Illinois)

Duties & Functions:

• Provide environmental consultation services to Production Partners and company facilities, particularly focused on nutrient planning
• Maintain a broad and comprehensive knowledge base in environmental regulations, nutrient management, odor and emissions, and applied agronomy through continued professional development
• Maintain Certified Livestock Manager credentials through the Department of Agriculture
• Partner with company owned or managed farms to maintain regulatory compliance per Federal & State regulations
• Interpret and negotiate legal land easements and manure agreements.
• Negotiate and create competitive manure recovery agreements on company owned or managed facilities.
• Data entry and technical analysis to support development of comprehensive nutrient management plans and livestock construction permits
• Oversee implementation of environmental management system (EMS) and develop and lead the integration of facilities and individuals into the system
• Perform field research and manure sampling, and process the data collected to build and maintain waste management plans
• Provide limited support to manure operation team

Position

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Associate Degree preferred. 5 additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Major(s):
Agronomy, Soils, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or a related field

Minimum Years of

Experience:

2-5 years' experience in agriculture consulting, agriculture retail sales, agriculture production, research, or customer service preferred.

License or Certification:
Certified Livestock Manager required;
Certified Crop Advisor preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Crop Farming Systems
• Livestock Production Systems
• Nutrient Management
• Livestock Regulatory Compliance
• Conservation and Nutrient Planning Principles

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Operating computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office and SharePoint, GIS applications, RUSLE2, and the Phosphorus Index.
• Operating field technology and sampling equipment
• Communicating with peers, coworkers, and clients
• Customer service

Ability to:

• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Work independently and while contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Take initiative and provide leadership
• Follow and execute directions
• Organize time and tasks
• Organize travel assignments

Physical Demands

Climbing: 20% - 40%

Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%

Hearing:
Over 70%

Heavy Lifting:
Less than 20%

Manual Dexterity: 20% - 40%

Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%

Speaking:
Over 70%

Standing: 41% - 70%

Visual:
Over 70%

Walking: 41% - 70%

Working Conditions – Select all that apply

Office Environment

Extreme Hot or Cold Setting – up to 50% outdoors Wet, Slippery Conditions - working on concrete and/or metal surfaces most of the day

Fumes, Odor, Smoke, Dust

Other:
Periodic visits to farms

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $59,649-$68,000 USD Salary yearly depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

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