Adjunct Agriculture Technical Advisor
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app Internal Candidate Identified The adjunct agriculture technical advisor will develop decision support resources and provide information to an identified suite of USDA audiences regarding current and future conditions and management options. The technical advisor will advance the implementation of conservation practices by creating technical guides that aid in the design of the conservation practice implementation and the benefits they will provide. This is a part-time (25%), remote position. Duties/Responsibilities Educational Program Development (100%)
- Provide expertise towards project goal to support the Natural Resource Conservation Service in delivery of information and resources for USDA staff, forest managers, technical service providers, and landowners to reduce risks to natural resources, improve productivity, and help reduce costs associated with land management.
- Specifically, the objectives of this project are to develop decision support resources and provide information to an identified suite of USDA audiences regarding current and future conditions and management options, and advance the implementation of conservation practices by creating technical guides that aid in the design of the conservation practice implementation and the benefits they will provide.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in agricultural sciences.
- Experienced with livestock infrastructure systems in New Hampshire.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel for work. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.
Other Requirements:
- Availability to work some nights and weekends.
Applicant Instructions Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
- Resume/CV
Compensation
Pay Range: $30.00/hour Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Location: Durham Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job