Agronomist I - (Central/Southern Illinois)

Overview Provide environmental consultation services to Production Partners and company facilities, with a focus on nutrient planning. Maintain knowledge across environmental regulations, nutrient management, odor and emissions, and applied agronomy through ongoing professional development. Responsibilities Provide environmental consultation services to Production Partners and company facilities, particularly focused on nutrient planning Maintain a broad and comprehensive knowledge base in environmental regulations, nutrient management, odor and emissions, and applied agronomy through continued professional development Maintain Certified Livestock Manager credentials through the Department of Agriculture Partner with company owned or managed farms to maintain regulatory compliance per Federal and State regulations Interpret and negotiate legal land easements and manure agreements Negotiate and create competitive manure recovery agreements on company owned or managed facilities Data entry and technical analysis to support development of comprehensive nutrient management plans and livestock construction permits Oversee implementation of environmental management system (EMS) and develop and lead the integration of facilities and individuals into the system Perform field research and manure sampling, and process the data collected to build and maintain waste management plans Provide limited support to manure operation team Position Qualifications Minimum Education: Associate Degree preferred. 5 additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Major(s): Agronomy, Soils, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or a related field Minimum Years of Experience: 2-5 years’ experience in agriculture consulting, agriculture retail sales, agriculture production, research, or customer service preferred. License or Certification: Certified Livestock Manager required; Certified Crop Advisor preferred Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Crop Farming Systems, Livestock Production Systems, Nutrient Management, Livestock Regulatory Compliance, Conservation and Nutrient Planning Principles Skill In: Verbal and written communication; Operating computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office and SharePoint, GIS applications, RUSLE2, and the Phosphorus Index; Operating field technology and sampling equipment; Communicating with peers, coworkers, and clients; Customer service Ability To: Maintain complete and accurate records; Work independently and while contributing to a team-oriented environment; Take initiative and provide leadership; Follow and execute directions; Organize time and tasks; Organize travel assignments Physical Demands Climbing 20% - 40%; Crawling/Stooping 20% - 40%; Hearing over 70%; Heavy Lifting less than 20%; Manual Dexterity 20% - 40%; Pushing/Pulling 20% - 40%; Speaking over 70%; Standing 41% - 70%; Visual over 70%; Walking 41% - 70% Working Conditions Office Environment; Extreme Hot or Cold Setting – up to 50% outdoors; Periodic visits to farms #J-18808-Ljbffr The Maschhoffs