UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for August 29, 2024
IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant as of the date of this posting.
Requisition # 532677 Posting Closes 9/01/2024
60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Plant Science Major is inviting applications to join our program as the Academic Advisor II, to provide high quality, comprehensive academic advising for students passionate about the world of plants. Other primary roles include recruiting undergraduate students through innovative marketing and events, and administrative duties to support the program. The Plant Science Major is an interdisciplinary program that bridges four core collaborating departments (Agronomy, Environmental Horticulture, Horticultural Sciences, and Plant Pathology), and two affiliates (Entomology and Nematology and Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences), and presents an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a growing team of passionate students, faculty, and administrators from a range of plant-related disciplines.
Requisition # 532916 Posting Closes 9/3/2024
60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Animal Sciences is seeking an Administrative Assistant I. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Department Chair, Operations Manager, Communications Manager, faculty, staff, and students.
Requisition # 532830 Posting Closes 9/08/2024
60380000 – AG-GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Do you have experience with managing calendars, making travel arrangements, or purchasing? Are you looking for a role with great benefits, flexible work schedules, and hybrid options? Then apply for our administrative assistant III position! We bring together experts in agriculture, global health, economics, and social sciences, to build safer, more nutritious food supplies around the world. Join the Global Food Systems Institute and help us fight against food insecurity. Apply today!
Requisition # 532805 Posting Closes 9/9/2024
60780000 – AG-RCREC-ONA
Location: Osceola
This position is located at the DeLuca Preserve in Yeehaw Junction, FL. The person in this position will be tasked with assisting in the management of native and improved pasture habitats as well as citrus production areas. Farm tractor and equipment operation for habitat (native rangeland and improved pastures) management will be a significant duty for this position as well as citrus caretaking including basic data collection.
Requisition # 532828 Posting Closes 9/2/2024
60736000 – AG-CREC-INFRASTRUCTURE
Location: Polk
Incumbent will participate in general day-to-day caretaking needs of the Center’s grove acreage.
Requisition # 532585 Posting Closes 9/4/2024
60860000 – AG-HASTINGS DEMONSTRATION UNIT
Location: St. Johns
Support HAEC Assistant Director, Farm Manager and Farm Supervisors with the application of fertilization and chemical applications related to Research and Extension programmatic efforts across HAEC subunit facilities. Performs chemical and fertilizer applications on assigned areas. The position may assist in leading a small crew of grounds staff in weed removal tasks and disease scouting across research trials. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Rely on previous experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Work under general supervision. Exercise a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Practice and foster team spirit and positive, productive working relationships with colleagues at UF/IFAS HAEC.
Requisition # 532819 Posting Closes 9/6/2024
60430000 – AG-UF DEVELOPMENT-SHARE
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement for the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) will execute the strategies and tactics within the annual giving operating plan to create meaningful experiences for alumni and friends, with the goal of driving engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, this position will oversee the IFAS annual giving program, annual appeals and administer the stewardship processes. Additionally, the Assistant Director will also support a variety targeted programs and events that build and engage alumni communities, which requires a leader with a unique blend of communications and research expertise, abilities to manage projects and relationships with UF/IFAS stakeholders, and a passion for alumni engagement.
Requisition # 532354 Posting Closes 9/13/2024
60880000 – AG-NATURE COAST BIOLOGICAL STA
Location: Levy
This position will serve biological staff at the University of Florida’s Shellfish Aquaculture Program in Cedar Key, Florida and be responsible for collaborating with research and extension faculty on research projects.
Biological Scientist II- Whitaker Lab
Requisition # 532882 Posting Closes 9/14/2024
60754100 – AG-GCREC-FRUITS/VEG
Location: Hillsborough
This Position is located in Hillsborough County (Wimauma, FL) The Biological Scientist II will play a key role in advancing the University of Florida’s strawberry breeding program. Working with a high degree of independence, the incumbent will modify, conduct, assist with design, and supervise the implementation of field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments to improve strawberry fruit quality, yield, and disease resistance. Responsibilities will also include managing datasets, performing basic statistical analyses, as well as assisting in the management of seed germination, seedling operations, and DNA testing activities. This scientist will also manage germplasm inventories and prepare reports and accomplish other organizational tasks as needed. With guidance from senior colleagues, this position utilizes expertise and familiarity with standard concepts and procedures within the biological field.
Requisition # 531968 Posting Closes 8/31/2024
60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA
Location: Orange
The Data Management Analyst I position involves assistance in conducting applied research in consumer economics and marketing that has practical implications for horticultural industry stakeholders, including producers, retailers, wholesalers, and urban landscape design and service professionals in Florida. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with survey instrument development, distribution, data analysis and reporting. Additional activities may include collaboration with other researchers on data collection efforts and support with grant writing.
Education/Training FFL Agent Support Specialist
Requisition # 532770 Posting Closes 9/5/2024
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program (FFL) is seeking an agent support specialist to facilitate the development and implementation of educational content for the FFL program across the state. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and high standards of the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ program.
The agent support specialist supports the education coordinator as required. This may include tasks such as participating in content development, speaking engagements, stakeholder trainings, and event facilitation.
The education specialist(s) support the education coordinator as required. This may include tasks such as content development, speaking engagements, stakeholder trainings, and event facilitation.
The Agent Support Specialist will be the lead in supporting county agents (and other FFL educators). This may include In-Service Trainings (ISTs), quarterly calls, webinars, new agent trainings, facilitating recognitions, and more.
Education/Training FFL Horticultural Science Specialist
Requisition # 532716 Posting Closes 9/3/2024
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program (FFL) is seeking a horticultural science specialist to facilitate the development and implementation of educational content for the FFL program across the state. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and high standards of the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ program.
The horticultural science specialist supports the education coordinator as required. This may include tasks such as content development, speaking engagements, stakeholder trainings, and event facilitation.
The horticultural science specialist will take the lead on program initiatives such as the plant guide, photo library, and other plant ID needs. They will develop new and innovative ways to expand the programs’ impacts.
Requisition # 532716 Posting Closes 9/3/2024
60150000 – AG-FOOD SCIENCE / HUMAN NUTR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Position is responsible for coordinating, conducting and documenting training activities related to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule in the State of Florida. This includes organizing and teaching the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum as a lead trainer, leading, and participating in the on-farm readiness review program (OFRR), conducting general Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs programs), and generally supporting the food safety extension efforts for growers. The candidate will work closely with Food Safety Extension colleagues, County Extension personnel, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) personnel, and growers and other stakeholders to advance food safety in the Florida produce industry. This is a time-limited TEAMS position.
Requisition # 532784 Posting Closes 8/30/2024
60320000 – AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI
Location: Polk
Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator and the Project PI, this position will provide local leadership on recruitment, collaborative partnerships, and educational delivery for the New Worlds Reading Initiative (NWRI) and the UF/IFAS Books and Cooks program. This position will work closely with the state team to develop and implement plans for recruitment, partnerships, educational delivery, and project evaluation. Project Managers will be situated in the following counties: Alachua, Broward, Columbia, Leon, Polk, and Miami-Dade. Managers located in Gadsden, Hamilton, and Jefferson counties will be responsible for recruiting across multiple counties. The position is time limited.
Project Overview
The Books and Cooks program is a new initiative of UF/IFAS Extension focused on improving the literacy and nutrition security of Florida families with low income. The project is a collaboration with UF’s College of Education Lastinger Center New Worlds Reading Initiative (https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html), which is a free book and reading program that delivers books and resources to eligible Florida students K-5. The Books and Cooks program is responsible for:
(1) recruiting and enrolling families into the New Worlds Reading Initiative
(2) developing local partnerships through county-level steering committees to guide NWRI recruitment and educational delivery.
(3) delivering the Books and Cooks educational curriculum to increase family literacy capacities and improve nutrition security status.
(4) optimizing program quality and assessing the achievement of outcomes through formative and summative evaluation of the Books and Cooks Program.
Financial Transactions Specialist II
Requisition # 531799 Posting Closes 9/10/2024
60013808 – AG-FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Financial Service Center supports seventeen departments within UF’s Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). This position will process credit card (pcard) expenses, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and travel requests. This will include ensuring allowability and compliance of the purchases, securing proper documentation, and inputting information into mandatory software. Each purchase you help process helps feed the world and secure natural environments.
Requisition # 532330 Posting Closes 8/29/2024
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Polk
The HVAC Mechanic with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations provides preventive maintenance and general maintenance for all UF/IFAS-owned buildings at Lake Alfred, Apopka, and Wimauma, Florida. Primary work location can be adjusted to any of the sites to best accommodate the employee. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Coordinator
Requisition # 532923 Posting Closes 8/30/2024
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Coordinator will be instrumental in merging a wide array of urban forestry educational efforts in Florida. The coordinator will work closely with IFAS Extension faculty and specialists to promote county, regional, and state level urban forestry education with various partners. This position is closely aligned with the Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC) and the coordinator will promote and support a network of urban forestry partnerships between County, City, State and Federal agencies, community groups and private property owners.
The overall goal for this position is to improve knowledge translation and dissemination and in so doing, elevate UF’s stature by positively positioning UF/IFAS as a leader in urban forestry Extension and outreach, and expanding statewide and national recognition.
The coordinator reports to the co-Chairs of the Urban Forestry Extension Council and will work collaboratively with UFEC members, UF/IFAS Specialists, County faculty, outreach media, and various public- and private- sector urban forestry subject matter experts. This position is responsible for ensuring a coordinated approach to Urban Forestry Extension efforts on behalf of IFAS and the broader UF community. This includes improving collaborative efforts between research and extension to ensure that researchers are addressing the right questions, and that knowledge is effectively translated to stakeholders.
Requisition # 532767 Posting Closes 8/30/2024
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Orange
The Instructional Designer III (ID-III) in Geomatics supports the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences’ (FFGS) statewide Geomatics teaching and Extension programs, and manages day-to-day operations of the Geomatics program, at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) in Apopka, FL. The position supports statewide Geomatics teaching efforts by administering Geomatics courses and labs locally at MREC. The position supports statewide Geomatics Extension programming by liaising with the professional surveying community, identifying needs and delivering training/educational programs locally, and coordinating Extension efforts with the broader Geomatics Extension program statewide. The position focuses efforts throughout the central Florida region.
Requisition # 532378 Posting Closes 9/12/2024
60152300 – AG-SOUTHERN REGION PROGRAMS-IR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position is responsible for sample receipt and processing, organization and inventory of storage areas, purchase and receipt of laboratory supplies, hazardous waste management, and assistance with record archives. Laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Good Laboratory Practices, and the employee is responsible for working within the given regulations to maintain accurate records and generate quality data.
Requisition # 532838 Posting Closes 9/23/2024
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Santa Rosa
Will assist with natural resource conservation research and teaching programs at the West Florida Research and Education Center / UF, with locations in Milton and Jay Florida.
Requisition # 532742 Posting Closes 8/31/2024
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Collier
The Maintenance Generalist II with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations inspects and performs preventative maintenance on all UF/IFAS-owned buildings at the Southwest Florida Research Center in Immokalee, Florida. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
Nutrition Educator – Orlando (Hybrid)
Requisition # 532030 Posting Closes 9/15/2024
60451000 – AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Orange
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking an enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Orange County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Nutrition Educator – Palm Beach County
Requisition # 532369 Posting Closes 9/12/2024
60450000 – AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Palm Beach
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) funded program designed to improve the nutrition security of adults and youth from households with low income. Nutrition educators with this grant in Palm Beach County will deliver a series of nutrition education lessons to groups of program participants; travel to teaching sites within Palm Beach County required; administer paperwork for program evaluation; and engage in on-the-job training and development.
Requisition # 532809 Posting Closes 9/8/2024
60380000 – AG-GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Do you have experience with contracts, grants, or proposals? Are you looking for a role with great benefits, flexible work schedules, and hybrid options? Then apply for our research administrator II position! We bring together experts in agriculture, global health, economics, and social sciences, to build safer, more nutritious food supplies around the world. Join the Global Food Systems Institute and help us fight against food insecurity. Apply today!
Requisition # 532855 Posting Closes 9/3/2024
60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Research Administrator II works independently under the supervision of the Microbiology and Cell Science Department’s Accounting Manager. This role is essential in providing backup support to other administrative staff while ensuring precision and accuracy in all phases of accounting functions. The research administrator will manage various aspects of award management, record-keeping, reporting, and pre-award processing while offering assistance to faculty, students, and staff.
Requisition # 531118 Posting Closes 9/17/2024
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
As Research Assistant II you will play a critical role in collecting field and lab data in experiments related to nutrient management including the Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP). This is a time limited position. Position is three-year time-limited with the possibility for extension depending on availability of grant funding. This position involves working closely with the project lead and team members to ensure the smooth execution of research activities related to nutrient management in agriculture. The successful candidate will contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as assisting with project logistics and communication. Reliable handling of samples, spectral instruments, and data will be critically important. An individual in this position possesses excellent skills to communicate efficiently with project members, supervisor, and growers/farmers. A proactive attitude to work independently performing assigned tasks, and to meet project milestones are expected.
Volunteer/Training Coordinator
Requisition # 532924 Posting Closes 9/10/2024
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Education/Training Specialist plays a critical role in the providing support for training and development programs or invasive species control efforts. This incumbent will organize volunteer and training events (invasive plant surveys and treatment planning trainings) with the assistance of UF/IFAS faculty and staff, other agency partners and/or other organizations as appropriate. Duties include logistics, compilation of teaching material, and evaluation assistance. Responsible for maintaining databases covering the program activities, following up with training participants to address post-training needs, fulfilling various planning, liaison, continuing education, and program evaluation functions enumerated above.
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