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Job Posting Title:

Research Farm Specialist 2

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAG Vice Presidents Office - Botanic Gardens (Keith W Lewis (00008487))

   

Work Location:

0001 Burden Garden House

   

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

   

Job Description:

114480

RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

WS210     $35,734 - $64,314
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from professional researchers or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Research Farm Specialist 1 by requirements for observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.

Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.

Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.

Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.

Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.

Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.

Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.

Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.

Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.

Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management; OR

Three years of experience in farming; OR

Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Location: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA

Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.

Job Duties: Assists with implementation of research and outreach projects including propagation and transplants, field preparation, planting, data collection, harvesting, postharvest storage, and educational programs. (50%) Mixes and applies liquid and granular fungicides, insecticides and herbicides in accordance with Federal and State label directions and follows all rules and regulations set forth by the University, the state, and EPA. (15%) Operates, maintains and makes adjustments to complex agricultural equipment and/or equipment that are vital to agronomic research, including planters, combines, spray rigs, and various makes and models of research equipment and tractors. (15%) Assists with maintenance of trucks and ATVs, lawn mowers, and small equipment suck as string trimmers and chain saws including oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, and blade sharpening. (15%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)

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