(Fisheries/Coastal Issues)
WORK LOCATION: The
primary area served by this position is Terrebonne and Lafourche
parishes. This region supports a large commercial and recreational
fishing industry. The (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent’s office domicile
will be located at the Terrebonne Parish Extension Office in Houma,
Louisiana.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This
is a field agent position (100% extension) in the Marine Extension
Project (MEP), a joint program of LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant
College Program. The (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent position will have
primary responsibility to plan, execute and evaluate a
multidisciplinary educational program for state residents, local
officials, natural resource users and coastal marine-related businesses.
The primary focus will be on strategies for sustainable economic
development and management on the region’s fisheries, wetlands, water,
and other natural resources. Additionally, education programming focus
will include community resilience related to climate change, sea level
rise, wetland loss, and storm surge threats.
The
educational program will be achieved using resources of the MEP
network, collaborating with public and private sector leaders, resource
management agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Examples of partners, groups and organizations include but are not
limited to: Parish governments, municipal planners and authorities,
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service, U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service, and commercial
and recreational fishing organizations. The (Assistant/Associate) Area
Agent will establish an advisory committee(s) that will help formulate
and evaluate annual plans of work that aim to help residents and elected
officials make more informed decisions regarding the future direction
of their parishes, particularly those decisions that affect development
in the unincorporated areas and smaller municipalities.
The
needs of the (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent’s clientele will be met
using several methods, including but not limited to: personal contact,
workshops and conferences, web-based content and communications, mass
media communication, publications and fact sheets, public presentations,
membership and local and regional advisory committees and task forces
and professional writing.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s
degree in a field related to natural resource management, fisheries,
wildlife, or biology is required. Examples include natural resource
management, marine science, biological science, or environmental science
and related fields. Some experience in applied research, data
collection, user group participation, and applied resource management is
also desired. Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall grade
point average of at least 2.5 (GPA requirements based on a 4.0 system) and a 3.0
GPA for any graduate work attempted. A Master’s degree in a field
listed above is desired. The applicant must demonstrate effective oral
and written communication skills. Knowledge of public relations and the
ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics.
Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability
to function with minimum supervision.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU
AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of
benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical
insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible
Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical
expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week
off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits,
Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition
exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific
benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of
employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A
personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required
(travel allowance provided). Satisfactory completion of two specific
graduate level extension courses (6 credit hours) is generally required
in the first two years of employment. Additionally, a faculty member who
does not have a related master’s degree must complete an additional 9
hours of related graduate level coursework in order to be promoted to
associate agent and such promotion must occur in the first seven years
of employment. An exception is that additional agent experience may be
substituted for nine hours of coursework, but not for the two required
courses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2017 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU by
attaching cover letter with resume including a statement of
professional interest and goals, university transcripts, and two letters
of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not
be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters
online, they may be sent directly to:
