CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Title of Position: Pest Management Specialist/Entomologist – Extension Resource Educator

 

Location:       Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center

                        3059 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY  11901

                       

 

Brief Summary Description of Position:

Educator will be responsible for providing leadership in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the extension pest management educational and applied research programs in arthropod pest management for commercial vegetable production, other food crops and special projects on Long Island. The target audiences for this specialized position include commercial growers, horticultural service businesses, Cooperative Extension staff specialists, community decision-makers, and other professional staff conducting applied research on insect pest management on Long Island.  The educator will conduct applied research and demonstrations at the LI Horticultural Research and Extension Center in Riverhead and at commercial grower facilities and will serve as subject matter resource to program committees, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, and clientele, including agencies and other groups on a local, regional and statewide basis.

 

Key knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position:

·         Ability to work as a team member and to work with staff, cooperating agencies and organizations

·         Willingness to learn new tasks and ability to work independently

·         Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels

·         Demonstrated ability to teach

  • Ability to initiate, plan, and evaluate informal and formal educational programs

·         Ability to design, conduct and interpret scientifically-sound experiments

·         Possession of computer skills including word processing, use of spreadsheets, and statistical data analysis

  • Willingness to meet the travel demands of the position
  • Ability to attract funding for support of the position and projects
  • Knowledge of pest management and pesticides

 

Qualifications: Masters Degree required in entomology or pest management. Willingness to meet the travel demands of the position and flexibility to work other than normal work hours (early morning or evening) as required. Must possess or have the ability to acquire a New York State Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Ability to use computers in communications, data access and information analysis is essential. Preferred: Two or more years experience in Cooperative Extension or similar educational fields. Experience in environmental issues related to the regional industries is desirable.

 

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

 

Benefits: Full benefits package available

 

APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning 12/15/06, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.

 

Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to Entomologist Position, LIHREC, 3059 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY  11901.

 

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Co and this position, visit www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk

 

**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.

 

11/13/06