Nutrient Management Planner & Advisor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Maryland Extension is seeking three Coordinators – Nutrient Management Advisor positions at Montgomery, Talbot, and Washington counties. The role focuses on coordinating nutrient management plans to help agricultural producers comply with the Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998 and to balance nutrient inputs with crop requirements.

Responsibilities include developing plans with specialized software, explaining nutrient management concepts to producers, and conducting soil nitrate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience as an agricultural producer or in nutrient management.
• Experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of required education.
• Must obtain Nutrient Management Certification within one year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver nutrient management plans using specialized software.
• Explain nutrient management planning and plans to agricultural producers.
• Perform phosphorus-loss risk assessments when required.
• Communicate proper soil and manure sampling techniques and procedures.
• Analyze soils for nitrate-related tests.
• Demonstrate and train producers in equipment calibration and crop yield measurements.

Connaissances

Agriculture practices

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Multitasking & customer service

Formation

BS in agronomy/soil science

MS in agronomy/soil science

Nutrient Management Certification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Description du poste

University of Maryland Extension is seeking three Coordinators – Nutrient Management Advisor positions at Montgomery, Talbot, and Washington counties. The role focuses on coordinating nutrient management plans to help agricultural producers comply with the Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998 and to balance nutrient inputs with crop requirements.

Responsibilities include developing plans with specialized software, explaining nutrient management concepts to producers, and conducting soil nitrate