County Extension Agent - Agriculture Natural Resources; Victoria

Job Title

County Extension Agent - Agriculture Natural Resources (Victoria County)

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department County Program D11

Victoria, Texas

Staff

The County Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.

• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staffs to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the county program.
• Identifies, recruits, trains and utilizes local volunteer leaders to enable them to perform their duties while serving on committees, clubs, and/or organizations.
• Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders and stakeholders.
• Conducts multiple interpretation events for county and state elected officials to report on program accomplishments and outcomes.
• Develops a long‑range professional improvement plan with the appropriate District Extension Administrator and input from Regional Program Leaders.
• Develops an annual individual development plan that addresses short‑term professional improvement needs and career goals.
• Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and maintain technical competencies.
• Participates in recruiting, employing, training, and other related activities for secretarial and paraprofessional personnel the agent supervises or jointly supervises.
• Conducts annual performance reviews with each support staff member the agent is assigned to supervise, or coordinates with other staff members with joint supervision responsibilities.
• Plans educational programs and activities with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations.
• Develops comprehensive in‑depth outreach program plans that address base programs, critical issues and clientele needs.
• Plans evaluation strategies for in‑depth programs and significant program activities.
• Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts.
• Implements the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas.
• Provides leadership or serves in a support role in implementing educational programs that address critical issues and/or emerging needs.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies/techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs.
• Complies with TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the affirmative action plan of Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service.
• Utilizes evaluation strategies/techniques to determine progress of in‑depth programs and other program activities in reaching the objectives of the county program.
• Utilizes evaluation results to make program revisions and modifications.
• Prepares monthly, annual and special reports and in‑depth program summaries to demonstrate results of planning, program accomplishments, and program impact.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups and organizations to plan educational programs.
• Works with and supports Extension‑sponsored groups, such as 4‑H clubs, Texas Extension Education Association clubs, and master volunteer groups toward increased participation and strengthened programs.
• Maintains a neat office to facilitate effective working conditions and present a favorable image.
• Keeps informed on Extension policy, research reports, and publications applicable to program responsibilities and position description.
• Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans, activities, and joint work to promote staff teamwork.
• Assists in maintaining files, mailing lists, membership rolls of Extension‑related organizations, and inventories.
• Cooperates with the county coordinator and other staff members in the development and implementation of an EEO action plan for the county office unit.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience required (urban designated counties require a minimum of three years of related professional‑level experience).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic software.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.