CORNELL EXTENSION - SUFFOLK

CCE-Suffolk serves Suffolk County with our Agriculture, Marine, Community Education and 4-H Youth Development programs. We are educators, researchers, specialists, and volunteers dedicated to our mission of preserving our county's vast heritage, protecting our eco-systems, supporting families, and providing our youth opportunities for community service and research-based education in science, technology, engineering and math. (STEM) To accomplish our mission, we collaborate with researchers, all levels of government, Cornell University, non-profits, and community groups to bring innovative programs and services to Suffolk County.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Turf and Integrated Pest Management Specialist is responsible for providing leadership for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Pest Management for Suffolk County Properties Program and the Turf Fertilizer Management Program. The Specialist aids with the implementation of integrated pest management strategies for turf, landscape and structural pests in situations where pesticides have been reduced or eliminated, providing diagnoses, training, public outreach, and research and demonstration projects.  The Specialist will also provide a comprehensive fertilizer educational program includes educational training to landscape professionals and county staff regarding use of nitrogen fertilizers. The Specialist also serves as a resource for all residential, commercial, and agricultural turf management. The target stakeholders and areas of work include Suffolk County staff and properties – golf courses, parks, landscapes, county facilities and buildings, highways, and right-of-ways – as well as residential, commercial, and agricultural sod.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Integrated Pest Management, Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology or related discipline relevant to the role of the position.

• Ability to initiate, plan, teach, and evaluate informal and formal educational programs.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels with external partners, program participants, employees, and others.

• Experience and ability to work independently, part of a team, and with staff, cooperating agencies and County personnel.

• Find more details at https://ccesuffolk.org/jobs/turf-and-ipm-specialist

 

 

COMPENSATION: $60,000-$65,000

 

 

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AVAILABILITY:  Now

DEADLINE:  June 14, 2024