Senior Agricultural Research Technician

• Work Department: Agriculture - Farms
• Class Title/Code: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSeries.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=88 (2213)
• Effective Date: Mar 6, 2025
• Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include assisting management in mid-range operation planning and scheduling that involves production, teaching, research and demonstration at a unit. Employees at this level work under administrative supervision from a unit manager and/or higher-level staff with supervisory appointments.

A(n) Senior Agricultural Research Technician typically -

• acts as unit operation supervisor, which includes supervising, training, scheduling and assigning/prioritizing work to subordinate staff; overseeing daily inspection of agricultural animals, facilities, equipment, and supplies; assisting in performance evaluations for lower- level staff as requested;
• performs more advanced technical procedures and operations;
• has the authority to make purchasing decisions;
• develops standard operating procedures for unit;
• develops medium-term and long-range planning for operations and facilities;
• maintains and assures the daily and/or periodical collection, processing and recording of necessary operational records;
• performs all duties and responsibilities as needed outlined in Levels I and II;
• Required Qualifications:
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Illinois vehicle operator's license(s).
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to that performed at the Agricultural Research Technician II level of this series.
• Starting Salary: $3,538 - $3,891/mont
• Application Deadline: Mar 21, 2025
• Additional Information:
Take your career to the 'Necks Level!!

• Benefits begin on day one with four health plan options to choose from with vision included in each plan
• The State shares the cost of health coverage with you. Employee monthly contributions are determined by your annual salary.
• Sick and vacation time accrual begins on day one. Accrue up to 12 sick leave days and 25 vacation days a year.
• WIU offers 12 paid holidays plus additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Waiver up to six credit hours per semester at any public state university.
• Paid twice a month by direct deposit.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at mailto:[email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Employment - Information & Instructions

Complete an https://www.student.services.wiu.edu/web-apps/HR/ online. Submit supplemental application materials, which may include transcripts, licenses, certifications, resume, and a copy of the DD214 (if applicable), via email to [email protected].

All application materials are due in the WIU Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. the day of the application deadline.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources Office
Sherman Hall 105
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: (309) 298-1971 ext. 1
Fax: (309) 298-2300

Email: mailto:[email protected]

Open: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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