DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program
LOCATION: Whitesburg, KY
REPORTS TO: Regional Extension Director-East Region
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Extension Agents are community-based professionals of Kentucky State University who connect stakeholder needs with university resources. The Area Extension Agent for Forestry and Non-Timber Forest Products will serve as a key resource for forest health and non-timber forest products in Southeast Kentucky. This position is responsible for working with woodland owners to identify opportunities for implementing forest management practices, including habitat management for pollinators and wildlife, and utilizing forestlands to produce, harvest, process, and market non-timber forest products such as tree sap syrups, mushrooms, fruits, nuts, berries, and the potential for silvopasture ruminant production. This position is also responsible for non-formal educational programs in appropriate topics surrounding the job title. This position will be a member of the off-campus Extension staff of Kentucky State University College of Agriculture and provide educational programs in the respective area. This position will report to the Regional Extension Director and operate under the direction of the Research and Extension Associate for Forestry.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Area Extension Agent for Forestry and Non-Timber Forest Products is a professional educator who provides research-based information and expertise to landowners and stakeholders, and assists with questions that may arise during day-to-day operations. The candidate should possess a strong background in forest health and non-timber forest products. The agent will work closely with the KSU Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Program Leader, KSU Research and Extension Associate for Forestry, University of Kentucky Extension Forestry Specialists and ANR agents, and other forestry professionals for all programmatic efforts. The agent will be a member of the county operations team and be supervised by the Regional Extension Director for the East Region. This position will serve all clientele and give them an equal opportunity to participate in programs regardless of race, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
OTHER DUTIES: The position will perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Forestry or other related area strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.
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