Precision Agronomy Specialist

Description

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

• Complete all aspects of Central Advantage service.
• Write variable rate seed and fertilizer recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted agronomic advisor to growers by analyzing their correlations to yield so they can make data-based crop decisions.
• Help growers create a crop plan each year.
• Update equipment monitors, load variable rate recommendations, and troubleshoot as part of precision technology support.
• Collect all crop input applications from growers and enter them into the Central Advantage Program.
• Follow data entry protocols to ensure accurate results are delivered for both individual grower reports and group correlations.
• Deliver a consistent grower experience across 30,000 to 45,000 acres.
• Complete all aspects of Nitrate Now service.
• Write variable rate nitrogen recommendation.
• Load recommendations into equipment monitors and provide support.
• 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/procedures. 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Agricultural Business, Precision Agriculture or equivalent job experience.
• Successfully communicate across multiple means (written, oral, nonverbal, digital).
• Take a collaborative approach to grower service.
• Flexible and adaptable – ability to navigate change.
• Personal accountability – self-directed, organized.
• Lifelong learning mentality.
• Positive attitude.

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

60% of time spent customer-facing, 40% data/computer work. Customer-facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations.

Able to get in and out of farm equipment.

• 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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of this job.

All employees of Central Farm Service are at-will employees, which means they can terminate their employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$55,000 - $60,000