Position Title: Ext Agric Agent
Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 310450-ADMIN AND PGM UNIT CURRY CNTY
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Cooperative Extension Locations

Offsite Location (if applicable): County Extension Office in Clovis, NM
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The CES Office in Curry County invites you to apply for the position of Ext Ag Agent. The Curry County CES department provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
Classification Summary:
County Extension Agents provide New Mexico's citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community development.
Classification Standard Duties:
The Agricultural Agent provides leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in agriculture, horticulture/ urban horticulture, community and economic development, and natural resources throughout the county
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master's degree (in hand by hire date) required. At least one degree must be in Agriculture. Or may be under-filled as a College Instructor rank with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher required. Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to continue employment. Promotion to assistant professor rank will be based on performance and Dean's approval.
Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Must live in county where employed and willing to odd hours as needed. Personal auto required; reimbursed at IRS rates per mile. Valid driver's license required.
Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-356-4417, pkircher@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May include evenings and weekends
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.