Agricultural Field Specialist Job West Point area,Virginia USA,Science

Job Summary

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future.

Provide compliant, cost-effective land-based management and value-added environmental services which include (but not limited to): land sourcing and permitting; nutrient management planning (NMP) and mapping; technical support for operational compliance and product use; logistics and source destination management; regulatory monitoring and reporting. This position will be servicing the VA (Virginia Beach) and NC areas.

Benefits

15 days paid time off
10 Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
Career growth and promotional opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Manage land-base inventory to meet operational requirements and provide strategic growth for the business

Prepare permit applications and NMP's as needed for sites. This may include, but is not limited to: soil and biosolids sampling, analytical interpretation and waste characterization, geo‑mapping services, interpretation of soil, tax and topographical maps; and applicable regulations to determine land-base acceptability and compliant product use

Facilitate compliance with all regulatory and permit conditions including frequent monitoring and reporting

Provide technical information and presentations to farmers, regulatory agencies, municipal clients and the general public as needed

Participate in professional and agricultural organizations as assigned

Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and future customers and regulators

Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public as well as trade show

Perform work in a safe manner while recognizing safety hazards and improved processes/procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices and regulations
Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, methods and techniques used in agricultural and/or farming operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management and customers
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Technology savvy
Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a flexible, fast‑paced and challenging environment
Ability to travel

Education and Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Agricultural, Silvicultural or Environmental field with an Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Environmental Science preferred
Capable of certifying in an agricultural science discipline
Valid driver’s license
Safe driving record: no serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements

Talking, hearing, seeing, standing, sitting, walking
Subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather
Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Subject to hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or bio‑solids
Position requires travel and overtime

Licenses and Certifications

Vaild Drivers License (required)

Salary Range: $65,000.00–$70,000.00 annually (commensurate with experience)

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer

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