Country Visions Cooperative is looking to hire a Technical Agronomist with the primary focus on preparing Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs), including CAFO plans, for our members. This full time position has a pay range of $75,000-$100,000 annually plus a yearly profit sharing bonus; base salary will vary depending on experience. Demand for this service is high and we are looking for experienced personnel.
The job location can be flexible at an agronomy center in Fond du Lac, Valders, Plymouth, Chilton, or Readfield, WI
Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923.
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Paid time off
- Annual profit sharing
- Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
- Paid training
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Program
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing Nutrient Management Plans for members using SnapPlus software program, including plans for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
- Work with growers and agronomists to take advantage of opportunities in developing sustainability markets
- Potential for crop scouting, soil and tissue testing and operational responsibilities
- Assist agronomists with farm meetings, sales interviews, proposals and presentations of nutrient management plans and other products and services
- Establish a good working relationship with County LCD, State DNR and Federal NRCS staff
- Responsible for providing a consistently high level of customer service and satisfaction
- Customer conversations focused on their unique needs and the continual profit improvement of the customer
- Identify and respond to the customer needs
- Prioritize daily activities
- Provide operations personnel with concise directions and communications to ensure smooth efficient customer service
- Accessible to customers and fellow employees during hours of business operations
- Work with other Country Vision Cooperative employees on a daily basis
- Travel between Country Visions Cooperative buildings and customer locations will be required
- Additional hours worked during peak seasons is expected
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
HOURS
- Typical work week is Monday through Friday
- Some unpredictable and extended work hours including seasonally extended hours will occur
