Agriculture Specialist jobs in Arvada, CO
Recently Added Agriculture Specialist jobs
CDA-Urban Agriculture Program Specialist
- Ag Jobs
-
Broomfield, CO
FULL_TIME
-
Salary : $68,100.00 - $81,720.00 Annually
Location : Broomfield County, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: BAA-03407-04082024
Department: Department of Agriculture
Division: Conservation Services Division
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/23/2024 4:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Colorado Department of Agriculture, 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021
Department Information
Who we are:
Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animalyour life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.
Mission:
The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.
CDA Wildly Important Goals:
To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four "wildly important goals:"
Goal 1: Building Economic and Supply Chain Resilience
Goal 2: Advancing Voluntary Stewardship
Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture
Goal 4: Promoting Animal Health and Welfare
We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.
What you get from us:
In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)
- Medical and dental health plans ()
- Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
- Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
- Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!
To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: .
Description of Job
Work Unit:
The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Conservation Board program provides technical expertise and administrative functions necessary to promote natural resources conservation on private lands. It offers administrative, financial, and technical support to the state's 74 local conservation districts as they implement their local plans of work conserving the natural resources of Colorado's working landscapes. It also coordinates various programs with state and federal agencies on natural resource issues and assists districts on urban agriculture, forestry, water and energy programs.
Position:
The Urban Ag Specialist provides technical assistance and serves as a liaison to farmers, ranchers, and other conservation organizations, state and federal agencies on issues related to urban agriculture and stewardship, along with the protection of natural resources. This position is funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Agriculture Management funding pool. This position interacts with NRCS, conservation districts and local partners daily. Contributes to planning and implementation of conservation practices especially as they pertain to improving urban agriculture. The position also assists the 74 conservation districts in implementing voluntary soil health and water quality programs; participates in grant development and distribution, on-farm demonstration, fostering collaboration around urban agriculture, and develops educational, and training opportunities that serve farmers and ranchers. This position will focus collaboration with NRCS and Colorado State University's Small Acreage Coordinators as well as Conservation Districts, Nonprofits, and producers.
The position represents CDA as a recognized urban ag expert and advisor to conservation districts, organizations, and committees for the purpose of explaining urban agriculture policy and broad agency mission.
Duty: Urban Agriculture Program Management
Brief Duty Description:- Develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the program by identifying current and future issues effecting urban agriculture in Colorado.
- Assists the public and provides clear and accurate information and direction regarding urban agriculture stewardship.
- Act as the spokesperson and subject matter expert on urban agriculture for the Department of Agriculture.
- Oversee budget planning; grant writing; and as the program grows supervision of potential urban ag program employees.
- Collaborate with local partners such as conservation districts, non-profits, school, and youth organizations to ensure urban agriculture program is meeting local and statewide needs.
- Coordinate urban ag conservation policies to ensure activities between watersheds and conservation districts are implemented.
- Provide connection and support for Colorado producers to access Federal, State or Local assistance programs for their operations.
Duty: Federal Program Collaboration
Brief Duty Description:- Serve as program leader and resource to district employees and supervisors throughout Colorado conservation districts to connect urban ag producers to federal resources.
- Operate with the Federal Urban Ag office in Broomfield various programs related to the Urban Ag field, including landowner planning framework with landowners.
- Attend conservation district board meetings, annual meetings, and watershed events to provide updates and training on implementing the Urban Ag framework.
- Provide leadership and collaboration on development of urban ag training materials, documents, assessment procedures, technical policy, and outreach.
- Position will need to make sure our guidance and practices are scientifically relevant.
Duty: Outreach and Education Brief Duty Description:- In close coordination with the CSCB and Communications team, implement Urban Ag communication/stakeholder outreach activities.
- Create, research, and edit or draft conservation/regenerative agriculture messages, talking points, newsletters, and fact sheets.
- Work closely with the Communications team to advance statewide promotional and educational campaigns to advance conservation districts, urban agriculture, and food systems in Colorado.
- Implement consistent formatting to be used for CDA documents and publications.
- Research, design, write, edit, and/or proofread department documents, publications, and podcasts to be distributed to stakeholders.
- Organize and create advertising, marketing and/or public relations campaigns for various outreach strategies. Work with other organizations on promotions to build and strengthen relationships.
- Draft media releases for review by Communications Director, as needed. Work with staff to research, gather, and compile information for reference materials or for distribution/publication.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy.
This position is advertised in line with the focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.
Class Code & Classification Description:
(H1B4XX)
Salary Range:
$2,619.23 - $3,143.08 Biweekly
$68,100.00 - $81,720.00 Annually
Minimum Requirements:
Proven Skills and Experience- Seven (7) Years experience in Agriculture as it relates to Urban Distribution and Urban Agricultural non-profits occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Experience must include:
- One (1) year of understanding a controlled farm operation as it relates to urban agriculture.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in institution in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Public Administration, Horticulture.
- Three years of professional full-time as listed above.
- One (1) year of understanding a controlled farm operation as it relates to urban agriculture
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant years of State Service
- Spanish Speaking
- Previous experience working with Farm Bill Programs. (EQIP,etc)
Conditions of Employment:- Must have an active Colorado driver license.
- Must have ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.
Required Competencies:- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
- Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
- Work well under pressure.
- Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
- A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
- Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
- Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Important Information:
Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Please submit the following:- Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
- OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application. Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
- DD214 (if applicable)
- Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)
Factors that will be assessed:- Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
- Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
- Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.
Supplemental Information
Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, at or call 303-869-9006.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you atte
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
Are you aware this position is a grant funded appointment with funding through June 30th 2025, with a possibility of extension. Appointment to this position is contingent upon continued funding and available work. The incumbent will be required to sign a Waiver of Retention Rights.- Yes
- No
02
Describe Farm Bill experience as it relates to food availability
03
Describe your experience in producing outreach materials?
04
Describe how you feel urban agriculture is underserved and how would you address existing systemic issues that impact urban communities' access to nutritious food and agricultural products
05
Share your knowledge or experience working with conservation districts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service?
Required Question - 6 Days Ago
Welder/Fabricator
- Independent Rebuild Specialist
-
Brighton, CO
FULL_TIME
- Job description Looking to further your career? Independent Rebuild Specialist has been in business for 21 years and counting. We specialize in remanufacturing Caterpillar diesel engines. We are locat...
- 1 Day Ago
Automotive Painter
- Independent Rebuild Specialist
-
Brighton, CO
FULL_TIME
- Full job description Automotive Painter Job Description Independent Rebuild Specialist has been in business for 25 years and counting. We specialize in remanufacturing Caterpillar diesel engines. We a...
- 1 Month Ago
Entry Level Diesel Technician
- Independent Rebuild Specialist
-
Brighton, CO
FULL_TIME
- Independent Rebuild Specialist has been in business for 25 years and counting. We specialize in remanufacturing Caterpillar diesel engines. We are located in Brighton, Colorado. We are seeking candida...
- 1 Month Ago
Rental Technician Level 1
- GEN-TECH Power Generation Specialist
-
Commerce, CO
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionGEN-TECH is a full-Rental Industrial Power Generator Company four locations across Arizona, Southern Nevada, Denver, CO, and Albuquerque, NM. We are a 32 year company that provides New Equi...
- 21 Days Ago
Diesel Field Service Technician Level 1
- GEN-TECH Power Generation Specialist
-
Denver, CO
FULL_TIME
- Description GEN-TECH is a full-service Industrial Power Generator Company four locations across Arizona, Southern Nevada, Denver, CO, and Albuquerque, NM. We are a 32 year company that provides New Eq...
- 21 Days Ago
Filters
- Current Active Filter
- Arvada, CO
Clear All
- Filter Jobs By posted time
- Within 1 Day
- Within 2-7
- Within 1 Month
- Within 3 Months
0 Agriculture Specialist jobs found in Arvada, CO area
Project Biologist
- Fortis Native Group LLC
-
Denver, CO
- Duties and Responsibilities Critically analyze and/or support the critical analysis of scientific literature, agency doc...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDA-Plant Division Trapper Seasonal Worker -Denver
- State of Colorado
-
Denver, CO
- Salary: $15.75 - $18.90 Hourly Location : Denver, CO Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: BAA-99458-04222024 Department: Depar...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
District Manager
- Critter Control, Inc.
-
Denver, CO
- ** District Manager** **Job Category****:** Operations Leadership **Requisition Number****:** DISTR17135 Showing 1 locat...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Manager
- Pac/West Strategies
-
Denver, CO
- Communications Manager Our growing public relations firm is seeking a Communications Manager. This is an in-person posit...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Airplane Pilot
- Department Of Agriculture
-
Broomfield, CO
- Summary THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the USDA Forest Service with a readi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Noxious Weed Field Supervisor
- Quandary Consultants, LLC
-
Denver, CO
- Quandary is a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Service Technician
- Suburban Propane
-
Denver, CO
- Overview When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outside Sales Representative
- Carry-On Trailer
-
Denver, CO
- ATW Overview American Trailer World (“ATW”) is North America’s leading manufacturer, distributer and retailer of profess...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Arvada, Colorado
Arvada /ɑːrˈvædə/ is a Home Rule Municipality in Jefferson and Adams counties, a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census the population was 106,433, and in 2016 the estimated population was 117,453, ranking Arvada as the seventh most populous municipality in Colorado. The Olde Town Arvada historic district is 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.
Arvada is located in northeastern Jefferson County at 39°49′12″N 105°6′40″W / 39.82000°N 105.11111°W / 39.82000; -105.11111 (39.819962, -...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Agriculture Specialist jobs
$47,223 to $60,536
Arvada, Colorado area prices
were up 0.4% from a year ago
were up 0.4% from a year ago
What does an Agriculture Specialist do?
Agriculture Specialist
Support marketing and sales in general product activities including but not limited to, product planning, market research, price management, distribution development, training, trade show participation, and development of promotional material.
January 22, 2023
Provide one-on-one instruction and technical assistance to farms and agricultural businesses of all sizes throughout the county to improve quality, sustainability, and profitability of products and services.
March 20, 2023
Participate in graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees and providing opportunities for experiential training for undergraduate students.
April 04, 2023
Maintains and utilizes equipment such as test weights, specials tools, equal arm balances, volume beakers, calibrated glassware and related equipment as necessary to test, inspect or calibrate weighing and measuring devices.
April 19, 2023
Works with state and federal agencies to investigate and enforce regulations related to labeling and short weight issues in seafood.
April 26, 2023
Understand the market, the competition, the end-user along with existing and emerging technologies and end-user application processes.
May 03, 2023