Conservation Equipment Specialist
Company: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Work collaboratively to facilitate primarily
externally focused community services, programs, and educational
projects to influence, define, and support University outreach
goals. This individual will function as a member of the University
of Vermont Extension as part of the Champlain Valley Crop Soils and
Pasture Team to conduct an integrated and comprehensive educational
and outreach assistance program in the areas of farm management,
agronomic field crop production and natural resource conservation
practices to promote improved farm viability and surface water
quality. Primary duties will be carried out in the Champlain Valley
and occasionally other areas of Vermont, as needed. Major
responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing, and
evaluating outreach education and technical assistance programs
provided to the local farming community in the area of livestock,
crop, soil, manure, and nutrient management and implementation of
approved Best Management Practices to reduce soil and nutrient
losses into waters of the state. This position is also responsible
for education and demonstration related to the use of conservation
equipment such as (but not limited to) no-till planters, no-till
pasture drills, aerators, subsoilers, and manure spreaders. Carry
out support and implementation duties on grants related to improved
agricultural practices and water quality. Provide support for the
Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition. While this is a collaborative
position, it functions independently, often balancing the needs and
objectives of multiple projects with varying deliverables Desirable
Qualifications Certified crop advisor status is desirable as is a
working knowledge of NRCS , VAAFM , VACD , UVM Extension, and NGO
watershed group programming and funding mechanisms. The ability to
manage multiple projects with a wide range of people in a very
dynamic working environment. Other Information This is an
Extension/outreach position that will require working in outdoor
settings, sometimes under adverse weather conditions. The job may
occasionally require working on weekends or evenings.
Keywords: University of Vermont, Chelsea , Conservation Equipment Specialist, Engineering , Burlington, Massachusetts
