From: Bothfeld, Diane [mailto:Diane.Bothfeld@state.vt.us]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:50 AM
Subject: Position announcement at Agency of Agriculture

Hello all,

Below is a job announcement for the VT Agency of Agriculture for a renewable energy person with work with farmers.  Please pass this along to interested parties.

Thanks, Diane

Job Description
	Posting Date:	07/24/2012		Position Number:		280120
	Position:  Senior Agriculture Devel Coord
	Agency Agriculture Location: Montpelier Reference: Job Code: 30620 470100 Job Type: Classified Full/Part Time: Full-Time Shift: N/A Hourly Rate Pay Grade $23.17 25
	Application Deadline:
		08/07/2012
	Who May Apply This position, Senior Agriculture Development Specialist (Ref #30620), is open to all State employee and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Diane Bothfeld at 802-828-1619 or Diane.bothfeld@state.vt.us. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered at the following website:    http://humanresources.vermont.gov/career_center General Job Description Promotional, marketing and development work for the Agricultural Development Division involving the expansion of markets for Vermont agricultural products. Duties include the provision of assistance to the agricultural community in marketing, production and infrastructure development. Work is performed under the supervision of the director of Agricultural Development and in conjunction with senior staff in the Ag Development Division.  Extensive interaction with various agricultural producers, marketing groups, and media representatives is involved. Examples of Work Job duties will include promoting renewable energy on Vermont farms by working with farmers, organizations and companies promoting renewable energy technologies, communities, schools, institutions, and federal, state, and local governments. Participates in the design and implementation of comprehensive programs to promote renewable energy, with a particular focus on agriculture. Conducts market analysis to determine cost effectiveness of renewable energy technology for Vermont farmers.  Provides technical assistance to agricultural producers in developing renewable energy projects.  May interact with others to arrange funding from government, industry, and interest groups for renewable energy projects on farms. Prepares a variety of program reports and promotional materials, including articles for the Agency’s newspaper, Agriview. Speaks before a variety of consumer, producer, processor, shipper, and sales publics. Assists in Agency participation in both in-state and out-of-state trade shows. Performs related duties as required. Interacts with Public Service Department (PSD) to help determine Clean Energy Development fund granting opportunities, run the States 25x25 initiative, and work cooperatively on developing initiatives and strategies to advance renewable energy deployment in Vermont with relevant PSD staff, including the Clean Energy Development Fund Manager and the Renewable Energy Development Manager Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of renewable energy technologies. Considerable knowledge of economic factors involved in renewable energy projects. Working knowledge of the basic laws of economics. Working knowledge of the methodology of statistical data gathering, compilation and evaluation. Considerable ability to organize activities to accomplish objectives in a timely and cost effective manner. Considerable ability to address a variety of publics in a positive and persuasive manner. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Education and Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in the field of agriculture, economics, sustainability/environmental studies, marketing, public relations, communications or advertising. Experience: Three years at or above a technical level in agriculture, renewable energy, marketing, public relations, communications or advertising. Note: Additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the Bachelors degree on a six months for semester basis. Note: Graduate work in agriculture, marketing, public relations, sustainability/environmental studies/renewable energy, communications or advertising may be substituted for the required experience on a semester for six months basis Working Conditions Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting.  Some travel may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

David SnedekerPlanning DirectorNortheastern VT Development Association(802) 748-5181 ext. 15

(802) 748-1223 faxdsnedeker@nvda.net