Agricultural Field Specialist

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a boot on the ground, customer focused position that works closely with local farmers, municipalities, farming organizations, papermills, and the Wisconsin DNR to ensure compliancy of land applications. This position will work closely with Synagro operations with coordinating delivery of papermill residuals in a timely manner. To be successful in this role you will need excellent planning and time management skills as well as a good understanding of land sourcing, permitting, nutrient management and land mapping.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to and receives direction from Technical Services Manager.
• Manage land base inventory to meet operational requirements and provide strategic growth for the business.
• Prepare permit applications and NMP's as needed for sites. This may include, but is not limited to:
  
  • Soil and biosolids sampling.
  • Analyzing various waste streams to determine their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics.
  • Geo mapping services.
  • Interpretation of soil, tax and topographical maps; and applicable regulations to determine land base acceptability and compliant product use for spreading residuals.
  • Agricultural source destination planning and management.
  
  
  
• Effective time management and logistical planning.
• Submit reports to the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Provide support to operations with coordinating pick-up and delivery of residuals and biosolids.
• Participate in professional and agricultural organizations as assigned.
• Provide technical information and presentations to farmers, regulatory agencies, municipalities, clients, and the public.

STATUS AND SCOPE:

• Reports to and receives direction from TSM.
• Working knowledge of applicable DNR regulations.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, methods and techniques used in agricultural and/or farming operations.
• Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices.
• Performs duties in a safe, compliant and professional.
• Proficient with MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Mapping Programs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Timely Decision Making - makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information & under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Organizing - orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
• Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values- Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility - Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Approachability - Easy to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
• Organizational Agility - Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures.
• Time Management - Values time, uses time effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to attain knowledge of biosolids and other residual management practices. professional.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, Agronomy or Environmental Science preferred or minimum of two years' experience in a related field.
• Capable of certifying in an agricultural science discipline such as crop evaluation, soil, ground and water evaluator.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.
• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Sitting, Walking.
• This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.
• This position is subject to hazards, including moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and farming equipment.
• This position requires travel and overtime.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.