APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$51,281.28 to
$76,170.24
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Under general supervision, Education and Information Officers research issues of concern to the agency and the
relevant target population; develop, coordinate and/or present educational programs; review, revise and monitor
courses of instruction to reflect current marketplace and applicable law; audit instructor presentations to ensure
quality instruction is provided in accordance with program requirements; facilitate communication among the
target population and State and federal agencies; develop media releases, newsletters and informational
brochures. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is in the Sparks office of the Department of Agriculture and works as part of a team to support the protection and promotion of the food and agriculture industry in the State of Nevada. The incumbent in this position will perform statistical research and analysis to determine training and education program needs of the community as it relates to the agriculture industry; and provide information and technical assistance to the public, other governmental agencies and department staff on agriculture education. Develops need assessments, surveys and evaluations to determine additional data collection needed and consolidates NASS data with data collected by this position to produce a bi-annual agriculture industry report. Ensures all information needed to compare the agricultural industry year to year and emerging agriculture markets and opportunities are researched and will assist in making good agriculture business decisions, help target emerging sectors, encourage new investment, and identify workforce training needs; and connects the findings of the research to the agricultural education curriculums ensuring agriculture youth programs have accurate industry information.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of specialization relevant to the agency to which assigned and two years of professional experience which included responsibilities for researching, writing, instructing, and presenting informational and educational material; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
