Precision Agronomy Specialist

Description

Position Objective: Precision Agronomy Specialists will demonstrate full command of all systems that Central Advantage utilizes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete all aspects of Central Advantage service
• Recommendations—write variable rate seed and fertilizer recommendations
• Monitor support—updating monitors, loading recommendations and troubleshooting
• Data collection—collect all field inputs and enter into data management system
• Data analysis—helping growers understand their data trends
• Planning—help growers create a crop plan each year
• Complete all aspects of NitrateNow service
• Recommendations—write variable rate nitrogen recommendation
• Monitor support—load recommendations into monitors and provide support
• Collect and analyze data after harvest
• Continually expand all programs through prospecting
• Build and maintain relationships with growers through interaction throughout all key times of year
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Requirements

Desired skills and competencies:

• Successfully communicate across multiple means (written, oral, nonverbal, digital)
• Take collaborative approach to grower service
• Flexible and adaptable-ability to navigate change
• Personal accountability-self-directed, organized
• Lifelong learning mentality
• Positive attitude

Licensing, Certification and Qualification:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Will obtain Class A license to pull weigh wagon, CFS will assist

Working Environment: 60% of time spent customers facing, 40% data/computer work. Customer facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations.

Physical Demands: Able to get in and out of farm equipment.

CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:

• Health- with company HSA contribution, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer