Field Operations Specialist - 45Z

AgOutcomes Inc.; Ankeny (IA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA available

Job summary

AgOutcomes Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support farmers enrolled in low-carbon feedstock programs and biofuels services. You will collect data, verify climate-smart practices, and provide agronomy guidance while maintaining strong relationships with farmers.

The role is remote with requirement to be located in northern Iowa, and involves field visits during peak seasons to ensure data quality and program compliance. Collaboration with a professional team is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences or related field.
• Strong understanding of Midwest cropping systems and conservation practices.
• Ability to work in a team and independently to achieve project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process data from farmers enrolling in biofuel programs.
• Verify climate-smart practice adoption for contract compliance.
• Provide agronomy and conservation advice to enrolled farmers.
• Perform QA/QC on data from farmers.
• Analyze CI data from third parties and communicate results.
• Maintain farmer relationships and support field visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy / environmental sciences / agricultural fields

Job description

OBJECTIVE:

The Field Operations Specialist position provides critical services to the AgOutcomes team. This position works with staff and farmers on low-carbon intensity feedstock programs and biofuels services. The position also maintains quality control of incoming farmer data and conducts field compliance checks during peak seasons. Additionally, this position provides conservation and agronomic advice to enrolled farmers and maintains excellent customer relationships with farmers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect and process agricultural management practice data and field boundaries from farmers seeking to enroll in a biofuel producer program.
• Perform verification and validation of climate-smart practice adoption used to determine farmer compliance with contract and attestation terms.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of 45Z, low-carbon feedstock programs and applicable agricultural practices.
• Help farmers interpret and understand the Carbon Intensity (CI)-based payment structure and estimate payments based on specific approved practices.
• Provide technical assistance for agronomy and conservation practice implementation, either directly or through intermediaries such as certified crop advisors or agronomy advisors.
• Perform QA/QC on all data provided by farmers.
• Analyze and interpret CI data received from third parties.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to farmer engagement.

COMPETENCIES

• Deep working knowledge of agricultural cropping systems and conservation practices
• Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results
• Establishing and building relationships
• Communicating effectively
• Task management and organization

TRAVEL/LOCATION

• This position will be remote but must be located in northern Iowa.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, or other agricultural related fields.
• Strong understanding of Midwest cropping systems and conservation practices.
• Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. A significant portion of the time may be in the field meeting with farmers.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• Onsite Wellness center and golf simulator
• Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous company match

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.