Assistant/Associate Area Agent - Forestry

The Assistant/Associate/Area Agent will provide leadership for all Extension programs dealing with forestry in the four parish area and work with producers and landowners to plan and organize a well-balanced forestry Extension educational program. The agent will conduct on-site visits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational meetings. The agent will disseminate AgCenter recommendations and information. The incumbent will provide relevant content on the forestry educational program for parish web pages and keep information current for parish clientele. The agent will write and distribute a timely newsletter and maintain a current mailing and e-mail list of clientele.

Louisiana State University Agriculture Center

DeRidder, LA

Deadline: 2006/12/13

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/AREA AGENT
75% Forestry and 25% Agriculture
Job Number 06-42

WORK LOCATION: The Beauregard Extension office is located in DeRidder, Louisiana. The area to be served is Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, and Jeff Davis Parishes (Forestry) and Beauregard Parish (Agriculture and Natural Resources). This area of Louisiana is comprised primarily of rolling hills and large forested areas. A small area of Beauregard parish is devoted to row crop agriculture (rice, corn, soybeans) the majority of the parish is covered by pine forest and pasture land. Forestry is the largest natural resource industry. There are several small cattle operations, many home gardeners and recreational horse owners in Beauregard the parish of domicile.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a 100% Extension appointment with primary responsibilities for forestry educational programming for the 4 parish area and adult agricultural programs for Beauregard parish. Limited support for 4-H youth educational programs is also expected.

(75% Forestry)

(25% Agriculture)

The Assistant/Associate/Area Agent will provide leadership for all adult agricultural and natural resource Extension programs in Beauregard parish in the areas of row crops, home grounds, and home gardens. He/She will work with producers and homeowners to plan and organize a well-balanced Extension educational program for clientele in these areas. The agent will conduct on-farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational meetings. The agent will disseminate AgCenter recommendations and information. The incumbent will assist with the parish web page and keep information current for parish clientele.

The incumbent is expected to perform other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor(s) and work cooperatively with other Extension faculty at the parish, district, and state levels.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A baccalaureate degree in forestry, wildlife or closely related areas is required. A Master's degree is preferred. Persons with only an undergraduate degree must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade-point average based on a 4-point grading system. If the applicant has pursued any graduate courses, the grade-point average of all graduate work must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 system. The applicant must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Applicant must demonstrate effective computer skills. A Masters degree in a field listed above is preferred or must be obtained within six years of employment. Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and experience in teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults is also desired. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics. Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered included retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typical includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 13, 2006 or until a suitable candidate is identified

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a letter of application stating Job Number, Extension Faculty Employment Application, official college transcript(s), and two letters of recommendation to:

Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Post Office Box 25203
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5203

Physical Address:
LSU AgCenter
103 J. N. Efferson Hall
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Telephone: 225/578-5972Fax: 225/578-8284

Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com

It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to employ only United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications will be accepted without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. Information on Equal Employment can be obtained from the office of the Coordinator of EEO and Civil Rights, P. O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100. Phone 225/578-2229. 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.

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

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