Lowndes County Ag & Natural Resources Agent

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a County Extension Agent to lead the Agricultural and Natural Resources program in Lowndes County. You will deliver education on farm production, livestock, horticulture, and natural resources to diverse audiences using multiple teaching methods.

The role operates under the County Extension Coordinator and Southwest District Extension Director. This position requires night meetings, some weekends, and travel to out-of-county events.

Qualifications

• Experience speaking to large groups of residents.
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele.
• Demonstrated professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adviser and teacher for AG & Natural Resources to the local community.
• Develop relationships with farmers, landowners, stakeholders and county agents to accomplish outreach activities.
• Utilize advisory groups and community leaders to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs.
• Develop a plan of work equitable in meeting varied socioeconomic needs of the county.
• Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming.
• Collaborate with other Extension programs such as 4-H and Family and Consumer Science.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Program planning

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2645P Working Title Lowndes County Ag & Natural Resources Agent Department CAES-Southwest District CES About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 02/04/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy SW District EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

This County Extension Agent position is responsible for managing the Agricultural and Natural Resources program in the county. By providing educational opportunities in farm production, livestock, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. Agriculture is diverse in Lowndes County with top commodities including citrus production, tobacco and miscellaneous nuts and fruits. With large metropolitan areas, Lowndes County depends on the Extension ANR agent for horticulture, turf, landscape industry, and homeowner calls as well as small farm enterprises and a Master Gardener program. It serves as a UGA Public Service Faculty. It is under the direction and leadership of the County Extension Coordinator and the Southwest District Extension Director.

This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official duty travel are required. Reimbursement for business travel will be provided. Transportation of others including 4-H Youth and adult clientele is also a common and necessary function of the job. 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events are conducted at district and state levels and necessitate travel and transport of participants.

http://extension.uga.edu/about/join/careers.cfm

Additional Requirements

The provisional faculty classification is offered for no more than three years without review. You may apply for a regular service faculty appointment upon completion of an advanced degree or successful progression through the public service promotion process. See the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointments and Promotions for Public Service and Outreach Academic Rank for complete details.

http://outreach.uga.edu/policies/appointment-and-promotion-guidelines/

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of residents
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees
• Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs
• Skills in leadership and management

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes 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

Serve as an adviser and teacher for AG & Natural Resources - to the local community.

Develop a purposeful relationship with farmers, landowners, stakeholders and other county agents to accomplish outreach activities as related to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).

Utilizing the expertise of these advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Develop a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the varied socioeconomic needs of the county.

Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming

Utilize research data and information on emerging issues in program development.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Target specific audiences for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work.

Implement the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and conducts interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues.

Partner and collaborate with other Extension programs - such as 4-H and Family and Consumer Science.

Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs.

Percentage Of Time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by District Director, Program Area Coordinator, County Coordinator, or State Faculty.

Percentage Of Time 5