Soil Scientist jobs in Conway, AR

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or a related field plus three (3) years of related professional experience, OR a related Master's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or a related field is preferred. Experience background in forage crop or pasture lands management and/or soil fertility nutrient management experience. Experience with data collection in agricultural settings, data analysis, coordinating with County Agricultural Agents, Extension Specialists, Researchers, and farmers is preferred.

Current Arkansas Pesticide Application License. Current FAA part107 Remote Pilot License. Experience operating and maintaining equipment, with the ability to repair equipment upon failure, is preferred. Leadership experience, motivation, and creativity are desirable traits as well.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The person hired for this position must be able to work outside during sunny conditions and wintry conditions. Ability to travel, with the potential of long working hours that may include occasional overnight stays.

Ability and willingness to secure and maintain an Arkansas Pesticide Application License and FAA part 107 Remote Pilot License. Commitment to fostering a diverse, collaborative, and collegial work environment.

Preferred ability to develop and deliver quality presentations. Exercise initiative sound judgment, and work without close supervision while maintaining the ability to respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele.

Additional Information:

For assistance with your application, or to provide additional documentation after submitting your application please email

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.