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Central State University
Agroforestry Technician
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What they do
A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
$48,767 / year median in Ohio
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number 0801808 Classification Title Agroforestry Technician Working Title Department
JWG 1890
Land-Grant Department Contact Email srichardson2@centralstate.eduJob Summary/Basic Function Job Summary:
The Agroforestry Technician is a 3-year, grant-funded role to assist with aNIFA 1890
Capacity-Building Grant project to design, install, and maintain a research and demonstration agroforestry farm on Central State University's campus in Wilberforce, OH. The technician will work closely with Extension and Research professionals to develop, implement, and maintain a healthy, agroforestry ecosystem. Due to the nature of the tasks, this position requires in-person presence and will report to work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.at the Central State University main campus in Wilberforce, Ohio. Remote options are not available for this role.CONTINUATION OF THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO 10/31/2028
;HOWEVER, IT IS CONTINGENT ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with agroforestry site design and project planning.
- Develop, implement, and maintain necessary systems for research and demonstration plot management, including irrigation and trellising.
- Assist with design and installation of pest-exclusion methods
- Work with agroforestry installation contractor to install plantings and plant protection hardware (tree tubes, electric fencing, etc.)
- Daily maintenance of the research and demonstration site, and other on-campus agroforestry plantings, including, but not limited to, mowing, tree pruning, pest management, removing undesirable trees, and similar tasks.
- Harvest crops as they become available.
- Work with CSU staff, faculty and students to collect and interpret data, assisting with the production of research and Extension publications related to agroforestry.
- Help project leaders organize and host field days onsite.
- Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agroforestry, or a related field; OR equivalent work experience in tree crop agricultural systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and record keeping skills
- Ability to successfully work with people at all organizational levels and diverse backgrounds
- Ability to plan and maintain a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend work to meet time demands and/or special needs of program management.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Proficient in the use of desktop publishing, word processing, and data processing software. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agroforestry, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a research setting
- At least 2 years of work experience on a working orchard, tree farm, nursery, or similar tree-focused agricultural operation.
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