Agricultural Specialist II

Job description

Position Title: Agricultural Specialist II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Special Required Qualifications: Valid U.S. Driver's License Job Description: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University seeks an Agricultural Specialist II to support research, demonstration, and teaching activities at the Horticulture Research Station and Hinds Memorial Farm. This position plays a key role in planning and executing bulk crop production and research operations, as well as maintaining equipment, facilities, and high standards for research compliance and safety. Key Responsibilities include: Plan, organize, and execute daily bulk crop operations in a research setting Apply crop, pest, nutrient, and soil management principles to support research activities Collaborate with principal investigators and farm leadership to manage and troubleshoot research plots Execute research protocols, including crop establishment and termination, specialized applications, and equipment modification Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and calibrate agricultural equipment, facilities, irrigation s...