Agriculture Technician

Pay Range:

USD $32,990.00 - USD $44,530.00 /Yr.

Overview:

The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center in Belle Mina, Alabama is seeking candidates for Agriculture Technician positions to provide support with ongoing research activities. The Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center is located just north of the Tennessee River, a stone's throw from Interstate 65, right in the heart of Alabama's top cotton-producing region and directly on the cutting edge of cotton research. Though TVREC research projects frequently target corn, soybeans and wheat, cotton claims the lion's share of attention, and it is for its cotton research that the center is nationally recognized. The TVREC was an early convert to precision agriculture technologies and today has a full inventory of global positioning system-based equipment that includes autosteer tractors, yield monitors and light-bar guidance systems. To learn more about the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center, please visit: https://aaes.auburn.edu/regional-centers/#tn-valley

Responsibilities:

Perform plot layout, pesticide application, fertilization, harvest and data collection for research experiment protocols. Conduct routine measurements and analysis on research projects. Perform general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences. Perform the calibration of equipment and sprayers. Provide general animal husbandry to beef cattle. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Level I:

High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.

Level II:

High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.

Level III:

High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Level IV:

High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience. Substitutions allowed for

Experience:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of established processes, methods, and techniques, as well as practical knowledge of a few specific engineering or scientific principles. Why Work at

Auburn:

Life-Changing Impact:

Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence:

We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for

You:

Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama:

The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for

Everyone:

Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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