Expertise in collection and reporting of agronomic and/or plant data including field sampling and measurements. Experience in field identification of crops, weeds and plant diseases.
Demonstrated ability in project planning, organization, cooperation, implementation and reporting. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in formal written documents.
Must provide support as a team member to fellow staff in the department.
Proficiency in conducting required crop and wildland inspections in various field, weather, and other unfavorable conditions.
Ability to operate an ATV or field inspections, including loading and unloading from a pick-up with ramps.
Assist in aerial inspections from a helicopter for several hours per day and for several consecutive days each year. Must be willing to coordinate with the helicopter pilot to provide navigation between fields and flight directions while in the air. Collaborate with a data recorder/assisting inspector, and also serve as a data recorder/assisting inspector for another Specialist.
Ability to operate a tractor in a greenhouse or field setting.
Perform as a productive and cooperative team member in a work environment.
Willing and able to confer with seed industry clients regarding inspections and the status of certified fields, seed lots, seed warehouses and compliance with seed certification requirements and procedures.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Seed Certification Specialist 1 Level:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Botany, Horticulture, Natural Resources or related fields.
- Two years’ experience in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: seed certification, agronomic or plant ecology research, seed crop production or services, agronomic crop production or services.
Seed Certification Specialist 2 Level:
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Botany, Horticulture, Natural Resource Sciences, or related field; and five (5) years of experience in one of the following areas: Seed Certification, Agronomic or Plant Ecology research, Seed Crop production or
- services, Agronomic Crop production or services.
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Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Botany Horticulture, Natural Resource Sciences, or related field; and ten (10) years of experience in one of the following areas: Seed Certification, Agronomic or Plant Ecology research, Seed Crop production or service, Agronomic Crop production or services.