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Personnel
Position Descriptions
County Extension Agent
4-H
Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-1
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999 |
Nature and Purpose
The County Extension Agent - 4-H is a faculty member of the Cooperative Extension
Service, University of Arkansas, and may hold a concurrent appointment with the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The County Extension Agent - 4-H assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating
Extension's educational program in 4-H youth development.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The holder of this position may be assigned responsibilities of the county Extension
agent - staff chair. For these duties, see Job Description County
Extension Agent - Staff Chair.
Program Planning
• Develops and maintains an adequate knowledge of the social, economic, political, and
cultural characteristics of the county; maintains effective liaison with local leaders.
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Helps analyze situational information with other county faculty members and identifies
educational needs of clientele that can be met through Extension program activities.
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Assists as required with County Extension Council or its subcommittees.
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Gives leadership or assists in preparing the plan of work relating to area assigned.
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Works with other faculty members on long- and short-range program planning in area
assigned.
Program
Implementation
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Conducts educational programs in area of assigned responsibility.
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Organizes programs around needs of clientele for learning and leadership development.
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Recruits and trains leaders; provides counsel and assistance to leaders in organizing,
conducting, and evaluating meetings and programs.
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Organizes 4-H units and conducts recruiting activities.
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Utilizes Extension specialists and other resource personnel for subject matter, teaching
methods, and other materials.
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Uses appropriate educational methods in disseminating information relating to the work.
Program Evaluation
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Collaborates with the county Extension agent - staff chair and other faculty members
in the evaluation of the 4-H youth development segment of the county Extension program.
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Evaluates program efforts based on stated objectives. Recommends improvements as needed.
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Utilizes County Extension Council and others to evaluate program process and results.
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Prepares reports as required using them as a means of reporting accomplishments and
evaluating program effectiveness.
Civil Rights/Equal
Opportunity
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Plans and conducts programs in compliance with applicable civil rights regulations.
Other
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Relationships
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Responsible to county Extension agent - staff chair.
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Receives from the district director/associate district director and counsel in program
planning, execution, evaluation, and professional development.
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Receives technical subject matter assistance and program ideas from state specialists
and other members of the state faculty.
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Cooperates with other members of the county Extension faculty in Extension program areas
of mutual interest.
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Supports county faculty's efforts in maintaining favorable working relationships with
agencies, organizations, and groups.
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Provides leadership to lay persons involved in the county Extension program.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or related
area of study required; master's degree preferred.
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Candidates for new hire with bachelor's degree only must have a minimum G P A of:
(a) 2.7 on all course work prior to the bachelor's degree, or
(b) 3.2 on the last 60 hours attempted, or
(c) 3.0 on 12 hours of graduate study
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
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Knowledge in one or more agriculture or family and consumer sciences subject matter
areas.
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Knowledge of the organization, operation, philosophy, and objectives of the Cooperative
Extension Service.
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Knowledge of the social, economic, political, and cultural factors affecting the
Extension program.
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Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and techniques of Extension teaching.
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Ability to work effectively with other Extension personnel, county leadership, and the
general public.
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Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
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Physical and mental ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities related
to the job, including long and irregular hours of work and frequent travel.
Approval
David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
April 1, 1999
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status.
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