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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:

– 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

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00