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Soil/Crop Technical Planner
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Position Number: 5786028
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

University of Idaho

Soil/Crop Technical Planner

Location: Aberdeen, Moscow, Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote option may be considered

Division/College: University Research

Employee Category: Student/Temporary

Pay Range: $33.65 per hour or higher depending on experience.

FTE:

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Summary:
This position is available through the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP) project at the University of Idaho. The IAMP project offers per acre incentive payments for producers to adopt climate-smart conservation practices within their cropping systems, see http://iamp.uidaho.edu. Implementing partners including Idaho soil & water conservation districts, The Nature Conservancy, Desert Mountain Grassfed Beef, Nez Perce Tribe, and Coeur d'Alene Tribe work directly with enrolling producers in the program. Potential funded conservation practices include various nutrient management strategies such as reduced synthetic fertilizers or the replacement of synthetic fertilizers with organic (e.g. compost) sources, 4R strategies, reduced and no-tillage practices, conservation crop rotation strategies which incorporate more legume crops into a crop rotation or through inter-cropping strategies, cover cropping, grazing, and biochar addition. Producers enter a multi-year contract to implement a cropping plan that includes one or more of these practices. The project requires soil and crop sampling to document impacts of the management practice on crop productivity, nutrient and water use-efficiency, soil carbon, and greenhouse gas emissions. Annual crop performance assessments are conducted with each producer to evaluate the success and compliance issues with the contract. Producers are encouraged to engage in novel marketing opportunities that recognize and promote climate-smart attributes associated with the commodities grown in the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in soil science, agronomy, crop science, agroecology, biological systems engineering, or closely related field relevant to the project, or 5 years experience as a crop or technical service provider to producers.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the historic and innovative cropping systems of the region.
Ability to complete research independently and to work well as part of a team.
Ability to work on a large integrated project with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated written and oral English communication skills for both scientific and general audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience using RUSLE, WEPS, and INTRA tools.
Experience as a cropping consultant or technical service provider.
Knowledge and experience with NRCS and NRCS programs (e.g. EQIP).
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with remote sensing and geospatial mapping and analysis products.
Experience in soil and crop sampling.
Background and interest in Extension, outreach, and/or the application of scientific information in practice.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift 30 lbs
Driver's License.
Willingness to travel.

Ability to lift 30 lbs Drivers License. Willingness to travel.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: STH002113P

Posting Date: 11/06/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on November 20, 2024.

If you would like additional information about this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.