Duties and Responsibilities: The 4H Extension Specialist provides leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on nationally recognized and impact driven research-based extension educational programs related to the national and state identified program areas. Developing educational resources and extension/outreach publications, conducting agent in-service training, active participation in professional activities and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active Extension and research program are required.

 

Required Qualifications:  An earned doctorate in field of Extension. Master’s required at time of hiring. Understanding of current trends and issues related to water resources with emphasis on Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Familiar with vertebrate and invertebrate natural history, water quality and aquatic management principles. Experience (or ability) in conducting environmental education seminars, workshops and conferences (day and overnight) at the county, district, state and national levels. Active involvement in Extension and related professional organizations and committees.  

 

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume/vita, transcripts, names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, (if available) of three professional references to: Virginia State University, Office of Human Resources, Box 9412, Room 101, Virginia Hall, Petersburg, Virginia 23806. A Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (Click on this link http://jobs.state.va.us/eo-appl.htm),Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted. Selected candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.