Agricultural Science Advisor – Onsite GIS/UAV Support

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Sidney (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks an Agricultural Science Advisor to support USDA ARS through the Experienced Worker Program. This onsite, part-time role is based in Sidney, MT, offering $50.00 per hour for 20 hours per week.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in agriculture or a BA/BS in agriculture, electronics or GIS. Responsibilities include UAV/GIS work, CAD/3D printing, and assisting ARS scientists with field, greenhouse and lab activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year(s) of experience in general agriculture.
• OR BA/BS Degree in agriculture, electronics, GIS

Responsibilities

• Train and assist ARS employees in UAV-based remote sensing including flight planning, execution and data processing.
• Mentor and support ARS employees on CAD software, basic shop tools and 3D printing.
• Assist with data management for cropping systems studies.
• Train ARS employees on operation and data collection procedures for weighing lysimeters and data transfer devices.
• Advise ARS staff regarding crop production operations for mission-critical research.

Skills

GIS

UAV systems

3D printing

Datalogging

Crop production

Education

BA/BS in Agriculture

Electronics

GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

CAD

UAV software

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks an Agricultural Science Advisor to support USDA ARS through the Experienced Worker Program. This onsite, part-time role is based in Sidney, MT, offering $50.00 per hour for 20 hours per week.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in agriculture or a BA/BS in agriculture, electronics or GIS. Responsibilities include UAV/GIS work, CAD/3D printing, and assisting ARS scientists with field, greenhouse and lab activities.