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The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University is currently seeking a Swine Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I/II who will participate, facilitate and lead specific extension and outreach efforts to positively impact the Iowa swine industry.  This position will require leadership and subject matter support at the regional, state, multi-state, national, and/or international level for networks and coalitions which lead to funding and/or programming opportunities. The incumbent will be expected to have a strong understanding of the swine industry and work closely with others in the Iowa Pork Industry Center to strengthen the center’s efforts to enable a competitive advantage for Iowa pork producers by developing and promoting efficient pork production practices and technologies in Iowa to maintain and strengthen Iowa's global pork industry leadership. 

This position will serve and be based out of Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Woodbury, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Carroll, Shelby, Audubon, Monona, and Crawford counties. The primary office location for this position will be a county extension office(one of the counties listed above) and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader in the pork industry and expected to work effectively both individually and in team settings, have the ability to develop strong working relationships with Iowa State University faculty, staff and graduate students, and partner with pork producers and allied industry. Effective strategies for both the development and delivery of extension programming to impact the swine industry will be expected of the successful candidate. 

Leadership will be expected in partnering with faculty and extension staff in developing and delivering information to the pork industry will be expected, in addition to development of applications to secure grant funding to support new extension and outreach efforts. These could include, but are not limited to, providing specific expertise to influence decision makers for pork production systems, maintaining working relationships within the pork industry, utilizing innovative strategies to deliver information to the pork industry and allied partners. 

Iowa State University has over 50 faculty and staff in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences associated with swine production and the state of Iowa has a thriving agricultural economy and is the number one pork producing state in the country.  An ANR Extension Specialist will understand how to interpret research results and translate them into teaching information for various audiences. This position will engage in and lead interdisciplinary programming. This successful candidate will develop and assist in leading effective and innovative strategies to meet targeted under-served and under-represented audiences.

This position will be filled at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I or II level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I

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-Bachelor's degree

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-PS807

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• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Pay Grade:

-PS808

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• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II will have additional duties not listed on the posting.

Iowa State University is a global, culturally diverse, and welcoming institution where students, faculty, and staff flourish. We know broad experiences and perspectives are vital to advancing innovation, thinking critically, and solving complex problems. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who champion the educational success of all students and support the professional success of colleagues consistent with the university’s Principles of Community.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoys comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

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