Glascock County Part-Time 4-H Program Assistant

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 0.60 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 position will perform duties necessary to assist the county extension agents in the day to day conduct of programs. Duties will include answering phone calls and helping 4-H and Agricultural assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong organizational and other soft-skills, working knowledge of office practices and procedures.

• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.

• Works with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

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

• Travel to events.

• Driving to perform job related duties.

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

• Assist 4-H'ers in preparation for 4-H competitive events including project achievement, judging teams, etc.

• Transport or arrange for transportation of 4-H'ers to various district and state level events and if assigned, provide leadership for youth while attending these events. Incorporate the results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours to assist clientele, and conduct day to day operations.

• Assist clientele with access to Extension resources and services including: printed publications, online content, other educational materials and sample submission for all diagnostic services (e.g. soil and water tests, feed and animal waste analysis, radon testing).

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with other related 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 Tammy Cheely Recruitment Contact Email tcheely@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

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