Agriculture Technician- Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center (Fairhope, AL)

The Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center is seeking candidates for an Agriculture Technician. This position is located in Fairhope, AL.

The individual selected for this position will perform basic level farm and technical research tasks for the center.

With its location one mile east of Mobile Bay and 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope enjoys a climate that's ideal for a highly diversified research program, and the GCREC takes full advantage of that. The long growing seasons and mostly mild winters allow for research on all of Alabama's major row crops as well as on turfgrass, vegetable and fruit crops, pecans, beef cattle and forage. The GCREC's top goal is to help southwest Alabama producers maximize their income.

Why should YOU consider a career with the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center?

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Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in farming practices.

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in farming practices.

Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in farming practices.

*Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required.

Experience and/or knowledge of row crop production and ability to operate farm equipment, loader and/or backhoe is desired.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.