Program Technician
Little Rock, AR 
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Job Description
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Type of Position:Academic (Non-Classified)


Workstudy Position:

NoJob Type:Regular
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NoInstitution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Department:ANR Instructor *


Department's Website:

uada.eduSummary of Job Duties:The successful candidate will be required to assist with field data collection via UAS (drones), assistance in establishing field research, laboratory work, and data analysis across the state of Arkansas on the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Experiment Stations as well as commercial production fields.

Applicants must be able and willing to drive to field locations and operate field equipment including drones. If not already licensed, the applicant is expected to become a part 107 drone pilot within one month of hiring.

The position will be housed at the Livestock and Forestry Research Station near Batesville, AR.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Technology, Geosciences, or related field of study is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A background in pesticide application, fertilizer application, farm equipment operation, GIS data collection, and related software analysis is highly preferred. Previous experience with small-plot research management and plant and soil sampling is also preferred.


Additional Information:

For assistance with the application, please email humanresources@uada.edu


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Jason Davis
jdavis@uada.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Standing, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, SittingBenefits Eligible:Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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