Research Professional-CSS Tifton (Mailhot)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12078P

Working Title Research Professional-CSS Tifton (Mailhot)

Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

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 3,000 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

In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community.

Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia.

In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study.

College/Unit/Department website http://www.caes.uga.edu/campuses/tifton/departments/crop-soil.html

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Work schedule will be determined by supervisor.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with education, experience and training

Posting Date 05/14/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 06/03/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a grant funded position and the possibility of renewal of this position for subsequent years will depend on the availability of funds.

This position is located in Tifton, GA, which is approximately 200 miles southwest of Athens, Georgia, 200 miles south of Atlanta, GA and approximately 70 miles north of the Florida line.

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

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Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, preferably in an agricultural field. Will consider a combination of education, substantial experience and training.
• Small plot research experience, including the use of tractors, planters and harvesters is required.
• Commercial driver's license is preferred.

This is a grant funded position and the possibility of renewal of this position for subsequent years will depend on the availability of funds.**

Position Summary

The Research Professional conducts cultivar evaluation experiments as part of the Statewide Variety Testing team located at the Tifton Campus. This employee will utilize field maps to program GPS-enabled planters. Equipment will be transported to offsite locations, and plantings conducted with the assistance of a Research Paraprofessional. Status reports will be provided to the South Georgia Agronomist. Soil samples will be collected as needed, and provided for nematode testing. Field maintenance records will be provided to the Data Analyst at Griffin Campus prior to harvest. The employee will be responsible for harvesting experiments, and providing results and explanations of any anomalies to Data Analyst within a strict deadline to not exceed seven days.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with Wintersteiger planters and harvesters is preferred.
• Crop scouting experience, knowledge of pesticide application and ability to obtain relevant license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to seek information as needed.

Physical Demands

• Field work involves extreme heat or cold, humidity, wind, mud, dust, pollen, and insect bites.
• Frequent lifting of boxes or bags up to 60 lbs.
• Climbing on and off of field equipment.
• Exposure to dust from samples in lab.
• Standing for hours at a time.
• Some in-state travel.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? No

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

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Transporting & Operating Equipment

• Transports and operates planting and harvesting equipment, primarily at South Georgia testing locations.
• Responsible for securing equipment on trailer for transporting.
• Programs precision planter with GPS to achieve correct spacing for plots and seeds.
• Ensures that weigh systems on combine are operating accurately.
• Utilizes research combines and harvesters to generate yield data.
• Directs the maintenance activities on equipment.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Directs & Communicates

• Maintains communication with farm staff, Tifton coworkers, and Griffin variety testing staff to support research timelines.
• Provides task direction and consultation to other project staff.
• Provides oversight of seed packets and samples.
• Assists with team activities, such as field days, irrigation, and problem solving.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Research Trial Monitoring

• Monitors progress of research trials, ensures crop is maintained appropriately and remedies any deficiencies.
• Establishes, maintains and completes field experiments.
• Organizes and directs tests and experiments.
• Proficient at reading field plans and maps.
• Supervises seed arrangement prior to planting.
• Monitors crop growth, tracks crop maturity and harvests at optimum time.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Daniel Mailhot

Recruitment Contact Email daniel.mailhot@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter