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Extension Agent – Professional (PSU2519)

Additional Levels

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

Job Summary and Representative Duties

The Extension Agent represents Penn State Extension within agricultural communities; aims to foster relevant and impactful connections between agricultural communities and Extension resources including information, services, programming, and partnership opportunities; applies broad knowledge of agricultural production practices, issues, and trends in order to act as a consultant to producers; identifies agricultural challenges and offers support; facilitates educational and community programs. 

  • Serve as a visible and engaged brand ambassador for Penn State Extension in the community; make initial contact with agricultural community stakeholders in order to identify and pursue new partnership opportunities; advance the Extension outreach and impact mission

  • Identify emerging agricultural issues; leverage extension resources to provide innovative solutions in response to identified community needs

  • Demonstrate broad knowledge of agricultural production practices and serve as a champion for agriculture in the county/counties served; provide individualized support and technical assistance to agricultural producers, including making appropriate referrals to Extension resources, government programs, and human service agencies; may provide consultation in areas of expertise

  • Serve as a resource and point of contact for the agricultural community; promote best practices and share relevant Extension information; engage agricultural partners with Extension activities

  • Coordinate, manage, and facilitate educational programs, including meetings, events, tours, clinics, workshops, day camps, roundups, shows, and youth programs related to production agriculture and animal science; serve as Extension’s official representative on County Fair Boards; support youth programming

  • Maintain strong knowledge of Penn State’s agricultural analytical lab and insect and plant pathogen lab, including capabilities and process, in order to promote services

  • Join and actively participate in relevant Extension program teams and collaborate with local Extension staff to strengthen visibility and impact

Level Matrix

Level:
Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– None
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– Typically none
Problem Solving:
– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
Independence of Action:
– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation
Communication and Collaboration:
– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 6
  • Minimum – $42,100.00
  • MidPoint – $51,600.00
  • Maximum – $61,000.00
Critical Skills
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
No prior relevant work experience required
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted