Extension Agent (King and Queen County, Rockingham County, and Russell County)

The following is a Position Announcement for 3 separate positions listed withVirginia Cooperative Extension. The position responsibilities, requiredqualifications, preferred qualifications, and employment conditions apply to eachposition listed below.

Virginia Cooperative Extension

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Deadline: 2005/07/18

The following is a Position Announcement for 3 separate positions listed with

Virginia Cooperative Extension. The position responsibilities, required

qualifications, preferred qualifications, and employment conditions apply to each

position listed below.

Each position requires the ability to assess educational needs, develop and

deliver objective, research-based educational programs to homeowners, forest

landowners, forest workers, natural resource professionals, Extension Agents

and local governments; respond to requests for forestry, urban forestry, and

natural resources information; and work cooperatively with the local government

and state agencies, assist with economic development, land conservation, and

urban-rural interface issues.

Agents must determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues,

involving Extension leadership councils and other leadership committees;

develop and deliver objective and research-based educational programs to meet

the needs of target audiences, specify program goals and objectives, and identify

resources; inform clientele of program activities; use appropriate technologies to

plan and deliver programs through workshops, seminars, conferences, one-onone

visits, field trips and tours; maintain knowledge of current research

information; use computer applications; develop and implement evaluation plans;

recruit and involve volunteers; and report results to clientele, public, and

administration.

Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant

discipline. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no

later than the sixth year of employment. Strong communication skills, ability to

recruit, train and manage volunteers; and experience in developing positive

interactions with the public are required.

Master's degree and at least one degree in a discipline related to the subject

matter specialty area, and experience in planning, implementing, marketing, and

evaluating educational programs.

• Must provide own transportation on regular basis.

• Official transcripts are required of the selected candidate prior to first date

of employment.

• Virginia Tech has an excellent benefits package, including graduate tuition

waiver.

• Note: Individuals with a bachelor's degree will be hired at the Associate

Extension Agent title level.

• Apply electronically online to https://jobs.vt.edu and must submit by

attachment a cover letter, complete resume, and reference contact

information of three individuals (name, telephone number and email

address). (TIP: Have these documents ready to attach at the time you

submit your faculty application; the system will not allow you to enter a

second time for any position).

• IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for the position, applicants are

also required to mail (by the review date) a copy of official undergraduate

and graduate transcripts to: Carolyn Sowers, Personnel Manager, 121

Hutcheson Hall, Virginia Tech 0437, Blacksburg, VA 24061

• Review of applications will begin on July 18, 2005.

• Inquiries should be directed to Phone: 540-231-7619, Fax: 540-231-5545,

Internet: extpers@vt.edu. Refer to VCE website: www.ext.vt.edu for

information on available positions.

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all,

regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin,

disability, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance in the application process should

make contact immediately. TDD: 1-800-828-1120. An Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Refer to VCE website for full ad and

position description: www.ext.vt.edu

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