Area Livestock Agent – Southwest District, North Region

Position Summary

This position will provide livestock education programming to address needs in both youth livestock programs and commercial farm livestock. This role serves as a UGA Public Service Faculty member and a member of the Extension Faculty. It is under the direction and leadership of the Southwest District Extension Director. The scope of work is 21 counties in Southwest District –including Houston, Peach, Taylor, Macon, Schley, Marion, Sumter, Dooly, Pulaski, Wilcox, Crisp, Webster, Stewart, Quitman, Randolph, Clay, Terrell, Lee, Turner, Ben Hill and Irwin.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1329P

Working Title

Area Livestock Agent – Southwest District, North Region

Department

CAES-Southwest District CES

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date

10/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

08/05/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

SW District

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in Animal and Dairy Science or related area.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Experience in livestock educational programming for commercial livestock and youth livestock programs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to organize and carry out activities and manage educational programming
• Demonstrated communication ability
• Skills in leadership and management
• Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of residents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

· Collaborates with the ANR Program Development Coordinators and ANR Extension agents and communities to plan and conduct educational programs and outreach in the area of commercial livestock.
· Utilizes the expertise of Program Development Teams, community leaders, community agencies, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to identify needs and assist in developing educational programs for adults and youth.
· Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching.
· Implements the CAES Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan and ensures that clientele understand that UGA Extension offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
· Develops newsletters, exhibits, newspaper articles and radio programs, and a social media presence, to further reach the needs of the community and expand the public’s knowledge of the Extension Livestock programs.
· Develops a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the varied county socioeconomic situations. Targets specific audiences such as youth and adults, for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work.
· Works with Program Development Coordinators, UGA Extension Agents and Research Faculty including Extension Livestock Specialists to service and support an extension and applied research program focused on commercial livestock production including beef cattle, small ruminants, horses and dairy.
· Cooperates, contributes, and addresses commercial livestock production issues being directed to County Extension Agents in the assigned area as requested.
· Prepares educational programs to present at livestock production meetings for commercial producers.
· Becomes knowledgeable participant and collaborate with area livestock commodity associations, i.e., local Cattlemen Associations, related to livestock production in the assigned area.
· Promotes advancements in commercial livestock production that improve efficiency including but not limited to: genetic selection, i.e., Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), nutrition, effective parasite control, and replacement breeding herd selection.
· Utilizes a variety of teaching methods as appropriate for each audience.
· Maintains records of program and event attendance for reporting purposes.
· Reports programming activities at county, district, and state levels in Georgia Counts.
· Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs.
· Seeks financial opportunities, grants, etc., to help fund programming.
· Budgets and manages allocated funds for equipment, supplies, travel and other program support.
· Participates in professional education development, in-service training, professional organizations and other development opportunities.
· Maintains a professional image.

Percentage Of Time

60

Duties/Responsibilities

· Collaborates with the 4-H Program Development Coordinators and 4-H Extension agents and communities to plan and conduct educational programs and outreach in the area of youth development programs.
Provides hands-on educational and technical information to county Extension faculty with 4-H and youth development responsibilities in livestock / animal science related projects (show clinics, etc.)
· Develops and delivers training/curriculum to county staff and clientele to improve the quality of county youth livestock programming.
· Works cooperatively with other state Extension specialists, faculty, and staff in developing and implementing multi-discipline activities.
· Assists state 4-H youth livestock specialist with coordination of livestock and horse shows, schools, judging and other educational contests at the district and state levels
· Reports youth development program impacts annually, write a Plan of Work, develop annual goals and objectives and complete other reports as required.
·· Conducts Showmanship Clinics for Youth Livestock programs.
· Other duties as assigned by the SW District Director and other State Faculty

Percentage Of Time

40

Posting Specific Questions

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1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents