Class Code: 09948
EXTENSION AGENT III
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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This
classification is distinguished from the Extension Agent II by the requirement
for a Master’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of professional
experience in Extension and a reputation as a leader in his/her field.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans,
implements and conducts educational programs in designated program area to
assist people to more effectively interpret and use findings of science and
technology.
Works
with the program advisory committee to analyze the county situation and
identify priority problems; designs and implements a variety of program
delivery methods to reach a target audience.
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 leaders to carry out the program of work in the
county.
Provides
leadership in coordinating extension programs of 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
Thorough
knowledge of the policies, procedures and administration of programs of the
United States Department of Agriculture, Florida Cooperative Extension Service
and
Thorough
knowledge of human sciences, public and private programs available to the
community and methods of utilizing these resources to assist in program
delivery.
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of management, organization, program
administration, public communication and education.
Considerable
knowledge and understanding of multi-cultural and ethnic segments of the
population.
Considerable
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.
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
A
Master’s Degree in education, public or business administration, sociology,
psychology or related field as appropriate for assigned position; a minimum of
ten (10) years experience in development and management of direct service
delivery programs, including five (5) years 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