· Master’s degree in horticulture or agriculture with emphasis on plant physiology, production, and/or pest management.
· Relevant experience in cooperative extension or equivalent educational experience in an academic, organizational or industry setting.
· Experience and ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team member with staff, cooperating agencies and Suffolk County personnel.
· Demonstrated leadership and management abilities for supervising staff.
· Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual channels; and verbally and in writing with external partners, program participants, employees and others.
· Proficiency with computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet and data entry, information access and data analysis.
· Ability to practice sound, ethical judgment when representing CCE Suffolk to ensure that all protocols and procedures adhere to policy, legal and safety requirements.
· Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
· Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
· Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic and field conditions common to farm operations and horticultural work environments.
· Ability to design, conduct and interpret scientifically sound experiments.
· Possession of, or able to obtain, a NYS Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license.