Extension Assistant II -- Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
Assist the Extension Wildlife Specialist in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting a comprehensive statewide Extension program in wildlife management. Work with county Extension agents and private landowners, as well as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other agencies as appropriate. Assist in the implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Project. Support and coordinate a county-based 4-H Shooting Sports program and coordinate the 4-H Wildlife / Shooting Sports Conference. Other duties will include implementing the 4-H Food And Cover Establishment (FACE) Contest, activities associated with 4-H Roundup, and assisting with wildlife judging competition. Participate in other assigned duties as needed to compliment the overall Extension program in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries.Perform duties in a nondiscriminatory manner relative to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status.
The University of Tennessee
Jackson, MS
Deadline: 2005/05/01
POSITION X0512
Extension Assistant II -- Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries. This is a regular, 12-month non-tenure track, 100% appointment with UT Extension. The continuation of this appointment is dependent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance. This special four-year program is funded in part by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
LOCATION
The University of Tennessee, West Tennessee Center for Research, Extension and Public Service, Jackson, TN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Screening of applicants' credentials will begin May 1, 2005, and continue until position is filled.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Employees Retirement; worker's compensation; study, sick, and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefit programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist the Extension Wildlife Specialist in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting a comprehensive statewide Extension program in wildlife management.
Work with county Extension agents and private landowners, as well as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other agencies as appropriate.
Assist in the implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Project.
Support and coordinate a county-based 4-H Shooting Sports program and coordinate the 4-H Wildlife / Shooting Sports Conference. Other duties will include implementing the 4-H Food And Cover Establishment (FACE) Contest, activities associated with 4-H Roundup, and assisting with wildlife judging competition.
Participate in other assigned duties as needed to compliment the overall Extension program in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Perform duties in a nondiscriminatory manner relative to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status.
REQUIREMENTS
An M.S. degree in wildlife management or closely related field is required. Applicants should have a strong background in wildlife management and the ability and desire to work with landowners and youth in educational settings. Applicants with prior work experience as a professional wildlife biologist and training in the shooting sports preferred. Good communication and organization skills desirable.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html
NEW APPLICANTS
TENNESSEE TRANSFER REQUESTS
Please attach the following electronic documents to the application or mail hard copies to the contact below:
Curriculum vita or resume;
List of references (five minimum);
Official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.
For information contact:
Craig A. Harper
Search Committee Chair
Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4563
Telephone: (865) 974-7346
E-mail: charper@utk.edu
Web Site: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/Employment/
REQUIREMENTS
Request for transfer/reassignment may be approved if applicant: has been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen (18) months;
has a performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and
training appropriate for the assignment.
Please complete Transfer/Reassignment form online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/
Dr. Charles L. Norman
Dean
Extension Service
120 Morgan Hall
Knoxville TN 37996-4530
Phone: (865) 974-7245
Fax: (865) 974-1068
Date issued: 03/21/2005
Date re-issued:
For more information, visit: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/
