Job Details

Nature of Work:

NMS Level 1 - Under general supervision, assists with development of site Nutrient Management Plans in West Virginia. A large percentage of time will be spent in the field working with agricultural producers, collecting soil and manure samples, and training in developing Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) for individual farming operations.

NMS Level 2 The Nutrient Management Specialist II independently develops site specific Nutrient Management Plans in West Virginia. A large percentage of time will be spent in the field working with agricultural producers, collecting soil and manure samples, and training in developing Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) for individual farming operations. The Nutrient Management Specialist II will work toward gaining extra certifications such as Master Gardener, Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), Certified Forage and Grassland Professional (CFGP).

NMS Level 3 - The Nutrient Management Specialist III acts as lead in development of site-specific Nutrient Management Plans in West Virginia. Works extensively with the West Virginia Nutrient Management Program Coordinator in management of the Nutrient Management Program examples (involvement in) State Committees, subcommittees, training, recertification. Includes some level of supervisory responsibilities for Nutrient Management Specialists, as well as offsite employees. An educational component is also a focus for employees and the general public. The Nutrient Management Specialist III works one-on-one with farmers in the details of implementation of their Nutrient Management Plan. A large percentage of time will be spent in the field working with agricultural producers to implement their plan, with occasional collecting of soil and manure samples as well as any other duties as assigned.