AGRICULTURE UNIT COORDINATOR

Position Number: 22086774 County: Lincoln Posting End Date: March 30, 2026 Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088.00 Location: Cummins Unit - Grady AR

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Position Information Job Series: Agriculture Programs - Career Path Classification: Agricultural Unit Coordinator Class Code: PAG06P Pay Grade: SGS04 Salary Range: $43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary The Agricultural Unit Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administration of an assigned agricultural unit within a state agency. This position ensures the effective implementation of agricultural programs, regulatory compliance, and resource management while fostering collaboration between stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities and projects within the agricultural unit to ensure alignment with agency goals.
• Monitor unit performance, identify challenges, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for compliance and performance tracking.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating agricultural policies and programs.
• Develop educational materials, reports, and presentations to support outreach efforts.
• Ensure unit operations adhere to state and federal agricultural regulations.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of agricultural standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with compliance officers and inspectors to maintain regulatory adherence.
• Assist in the management of unit budgets, grants, and financial resources.
• Track expenditures and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funding.
• Support grant applications, funding proposals, and reporting requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of agriculture, farming practices, resource conservation, and industry regulations.
• Ability to analyze agricultural data, prepare reports, and evaluate program success.
• Ability to supervise personnel, delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engagement with the public and policy discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in agricultural programs, farm management, or program coordination.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employees demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications: N/A

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

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