Columbia County Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Assistant

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE .60 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The County Extension Program Assistant will perform duties necessary to assist the County Extension Agent in the day-to-day conducting of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) program in Columbia County. Duties will include answering phone calls and helping with ANR clients and programming.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

• Pack, move boxes, handle equipment, load and unload vehicles.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Travel to events.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

This Program Assistant position will assist the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Agent in providing programming and advice for Columbia County Extension clients. The duties will include but are not limited to: insect identification, plant identification, weed identification, pest control recommendations according to the Georgia Pest Control Handbook, developing ANR stories for publication in area news papers and working with 4-H youth in Agricultural programs. Site visits and office visits will be a part of providing services to clientele in this position.

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities

Cover front desk of Extension office during Administrative Assistant's lunch break.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with other duties as needed.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Tripp Williams Recruitment Contact Email trippj@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• This position is located in the Columbia County Georgia area. Are you willing to work at this location?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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