Class Code: 09946
EXTENSION AGENT I
NATURE OF WORK
This
is professional work developing and implementing educational programs in the
areas of Urban Horticulture, Commercial Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development ,
Entrepreneurship Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Marine Science
with specific emphasis on an effort to ensure the application of this
knowledge.
An
employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for planning,
organizing and presenting educational programs to interested individuals and
groups.
Work
involves coordinating with the Program Leader, the Division Director and the
District Director to plan and implement programs. The emphasis of the work is
on promoting quality programs through public information and instruction. Work
is performed under the general supervision of the Director of the Extension
Education Division.
This
is professional work developing and implementing educational programs in the
area of Urban Horticulture, Commercial Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development,
Entrepreneurship Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Marine Science
with specific emphasis on an effort to ensure the application of this
knowledge.
An
employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for planning,
organizing and presenting educational programs to interested individuals and
groups. Work involves coordinating with the Program Leader, the Division
Director and the District Director to plan and implement programs. The emphasis
of the work is on promoting quality programs through public information and
instruction. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of
the Extension Education Division.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans,
implements and conducts educational programs in designated program areas to
assist people to more effectively interpret and use findings of science and
technology.
Plans,
assigns and supervises the work of subordinate staff and volunteers.
Provides
technical assistance to businesses, homeowners, 4-H Clubs, farmers, civic
organizations, horticultural groups and other interested parties and groups.
Identifies,
recruits and trains volunteer leadership to carry out the program of work in
the county.
Provides
leadership in coordinating extension programs on a countywide basis.
Develops
and uses appropriate systems for reporting program accomplishments.
Conducts
clinics and classes to educate and inform individuals and groups on related
subjects of interest.
Receives
requests for assistance or programs; prepares analyses and evaluations of
programs; makes recommendations regarding changes or modifications in existing
programs.
Assists
in determining and obtaining resources needed to implement the plan of work.
Establishes
and maintains rapport with personnel of the mass media and arranges for
appropriate releases in the program area.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
of the policies, procedures and administration of programs of the United States
Department of Agriculture, Florida Cooperative Extension Service and
Knowledge
of current principles and practices of volunteer educational programming and
evaluation.
Knowledge
of human sciences, public and private programs available to the community and
methods of utilizing these resources to assist in program delivery.
Knowledge
of the principles and practices of management, organization, program
administration, public communication and education.
Knowledge
and understanding of multi-cultural and ethnic segments of the population.
Knowledge
of current regulations and procedures related to federal, state and local grant
procedures.
Ability
to initiate and manage multiple programs and priorities.
Ability
to plan assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff and volunteers.
Ability
to plan and present demonstrations in applicable program area.
Ability
to observe and analyze pertinent related problems, to prepare critical reports
and to make constructive recommendations for solution of problems.
Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability
to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited four(4) year college or university with major course work in
education, public or business administration, sociology, psychology, consumer
and family science, horticulture, agriculture or related field as appropriate
for assigned positions; one year experience in development and management of
direct service delivery programs, including six (6) months experience in
educational program development; or any equivalent combination of relevant
training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec.: Estab./Revised: E10/99; R07/05