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- Health savings account
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Conservation Agronomist

Iowa Soybean Association -
Ankeny, IA

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Job Details

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Statistical software
Statistics
Data storage
Mapping software
Experience practicing in an environmental science role
Bachelor's degree
GIS software
Agriculture
Statistical analysis tools

Full Job Description

OBJECTIVE:

The Conservation Agronomist will work with ag retail, landowners, and farmers across Iowa to execute conservation and agronomy technical assistance delivery increasing active farmer participation and successful engagement in programs and projects that improve production, profitability, and natural resource outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as a technical expert in agronomy and conservation, providing guidance to farmers, landowners, and ag retail partners across Iowa.
Recommend and support adoption of in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices to improve soil and water outcomes and meet farmer and watershed goals.
Lead and coordinate projects, including farmer, engineer, and contractor engagement, implementation, reporting, and collaboration with funding partners and stakeholders.
Provide field-level support for conservation practices (e.g., cover crops, bioreactors, saturated buffers, oxbows, pollinator habitat), including site assessment, survey, design, and implementation.
Partner with agencies such as the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Natural Resources Conservation Service to deliver conservation programs.
Conduct on-farm research, including data collection, management, and evaluation of agronomic and conservation practices.
Monitor practice performance and use results to drive continuous improvement.
Connect farmers and landowners with cost-share and financial assistance programs and ensure practices meet technical standards.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, landowners, ag retailers, watershed coordinators, and other partners to support project development and delivery.
Participate in meetings, trainings, field days, and outreach events.
Develop work plans, budgets, and reports; contribute to grant and funding proposals.
Collaborate internally with communications, outreach, producer services, and finance teams.
Connect farmers with information or on-farm research opportunities to support their profitability and sustainability goals.
Promote and uphold organizational values and culture.

COMPETENCIES

Practical understanding and application of agronomy and farm-based conservation practices
Prioritizing and organizing work
Establishing relationships
Customer service
Evaluating and implementing ideas
Navigating organizations
Acting as a champion for change
Communicating effectively

TRAVEL

This position requires remote work, upwards of up to 50% in the field, typically in Iowa. Occasionally travel will be outside of Iowa requiring overnight lodging.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, ecology, sociology, or related field.
Minimum of three to five years of experience working in agronomy or conservation.
Strong understanding of: agricultural industry and the ag retail system
- cropping systems
- conservation delivery systems promotion of conservation practices
Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.
Ability to work remotely and from affiliated office locations.
Understanding of computer technologies including data storage, statistical software, GIS, and monitoring equipment interfaces.

PREFFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in agronomy, environmental science, or related field.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
FSA and HSA available
Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
Fitness center and Golf simulator
401(k) with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement program
Dress for your Day Dress Code

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