Ext FCS Agent

Position Title: Ext FCS Agent

Employee Classification: Ext County Extension Agents

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310700-ADMIN AND PGM UNIT LEA CNTY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): County Extension Office in Lovington, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) Office in Lea County invites you to apply for the position of Ext FCS Agent. The Lea County CES department provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.

Classification Summary:
County Extension Agents provide New Mexico's citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community development.

Classification Standard Duties:
The Family Consumer Science Agent provides Family & Consumer Science education to adult and youth audiences in the areas of nutrition, family life and child development, community health and well-being (including physical and mental), throughout the county.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Applicants must have a Master's degree with a degree in Home Economics, Family and Consumer Science, Nutrition, Health Education, Family and Child Development or a related field area that also includes an emphasis in education of youth; basic health and/or community health, community wellness, science and biology or a related field. Position may be under-filled as an Extension Associate I with a bachelor's degree (rank of Instructor) with the above mentioned educational requirements and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Must complete a master's degree within 5 years of hire date to remain employed.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Must live in the county where employed and willing to work odd hours as needed. Personal auto is required; reimbursed at IRS rates per mile. A valid driver's license is required.

Department Contact: Patrick Kircher, 575-356-4417, pkircher@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May work evenings or weekends

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.