Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agriculture education, agronomy, soil science, animal science, dairy science, natural resources, or related field; master’s degree preferred. One (1) to two (2) years related technical work experience in natural resources, conservation, or agriculture or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data and information, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and maps. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; and effectively present information, and respond to questions from department personnel, employees of the County, landowners, local government officials, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology.
Ability to assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and information.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret inferential statistical reports and/or formulation and equation data. Ability to classify, compare, compute, tabulate, categorize, differentiate, measure and/or sort data.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet, spreadsheet, word processing, Snap-Plus nutrient management software, and ArcGIS mapping software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, with access to a dependable automobile and carrying at least the minimum automobile insurance coverage.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, citizens, community-based services, co-workers, and organizations.
Ability to determine and understand the various programs, agencies, and partners related to the purpose of this position.
Knowledge of conservation practices and agricultural practices include but not limited to cover crop species, planting, management, and termination.
Knowledge of proper planting techniques, no-till planter set-up, and planter calibration.
Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs.
Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regularly tours sites outside of the office. Field inspections may include climbing and working on slippery ground which requires good balance.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally encounter individuals that may be under emotional stress. The noise level in the inside work environment is usually quiet but may be loud in the outside work environment.
