Agronomist I - (Central/Southern Illinois)

Duties & Functions: 

• Provide environmental consultation services to Production Partners and company facilities, particularly focused on nutrient planning


• Maintain a broad and comprehensive knowledge base in environmental regulations, nutrient management, odor and emissions, and applied agronomy through continued professional development


• Maintain Certified Livestock Manager credentials through the Department of Agriculture


• Partner with company owned or managed farms to maintain regulatory compliance per Federal & State regulations


• Interpret and negotiate legal land easements and manure agreements. 


• Negotiate and create competitive manure recovery agreements on company owned or managed facilities.


• Data entry and technical analysis to support development of comprehensive nutrient management plans and livestock construction permits


• Oversee implementation of environmental management system (EMS) and develop and lead the integration of facilities and individuals into the system


• Perform field research and manure sampling, and process the data collected to build and maintain waste management plans


• Provide limited support to manure operation team

Skills & Abilities: 

Knowledge of:

• Crop Farming Systems


• Livestock Production Systems


• Nutrient Management


• Livestock Regulatory Compliance


• Conservation and Nutrient Planning Principles

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication


• Operating computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office and SharePoint, GIS applications, RUSLE2, and the Phosphorus Index.


• Operating field technology and sampling equipment


• Communicating with peers, coworkers, and clients


• Customer service

Ability to:

• Maintain complete and accurate records


• Work independently and while contributing to a team-oriented environment


• Take initiative and provide leadership


• Follow and execute directions


• Organize time and tasks


• Organize travel assignments

☒ Office Environment

☒ Extreme Hot or Cold Setting – up to 50% outdoors
☐ Wet, Slippery Conditions - working on concrete and/or metal surfaces most of the day  

☐ Fumes, Odor, Smoke, Dust

☒ Other: Periodic visits to farms

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $59,649-$68,000 USD Salary yearly depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.


• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.


• Group rate vision benefits.


• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.


• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.


• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.


• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.


• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.