Ag & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

October 1, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension CoordinatorBusiness Title:Ag & Natural Resources Extension CoordinatorEmployee Type:Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Provide agriculture and natural resources educational outreach and training for the Colville Reservation as outlined in the goals, objectives and timeline of the USDA Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant project that funds this position. Programming work performed in cooperation with the WSU Colville Reservation Extension Team. This programming includes the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of Ag & Natural Resources programs and activities and youth-related agriculture 4-H outreach, within the policies and procedures of WSU Extension.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Relevant extension program discipline includes those related to any of the following: agriculture; natural resources; education; or other related field or equivalent education/experience explained in the application.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated work experience using these programs.

• Must successfully pass the WSU background screening process.

• Reliable transportation for year-round travel is required. Mileage will be reimbursed per WSU policy. While using a private vehicle for official business, must have at time of hire current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090); and

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Some evening and weekend work is required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional training in agriculture, natural resources, education or other related fields.

• Experience in gardening, food sovereignty, food security, or food production.

• Experience recognizing, understanding, and working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and values.

• Experience working with a wide range of people from varied social and economic levels, ages, races, ethnic backgrounds as well as in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

• Experience in preparing reports, evaluations, press releases, conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.

• Experience in public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.

• Experience working as a team member. Experience developing program materials.

• Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, and individuals in partnerships.

• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.

• Experience working with social media.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

Ag & Natural Resources (ANR)

City, State, Zip:

Nespelem, WA 99155

Department Link:

https://anr.cw.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 - $4,574.20 | Zone 1, Grade 3

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary one (1) year project position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by September 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

Time Type:Full timePosition Term:>6 to 9 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.Notice of Non-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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