Temporary Advisors - Agricultural Development Officer Grade I

Salary Range

Not Disclosed

Categories

Advisory

Job Description

Post Type:

Temporary Positions

Reporting To:

Regional Manager

Grade/Salary:

Agricultural Development Officer Grade I with a starting salary of €40,580 per annum.  Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy.

 

Basic Function:

Agricultural Development Officers play a central role in the delivery of advisory, education and training services within Teagasc. 

Advisors are involved in the development of agriculture in a particular geographic region. They work closely with assigned clients to ensure the sustainable development of their farm business through improved technical and financial efficiency and sustainable resource management.  They deliver the advisory service to clients through one-to-one consultations, farm visits, technical workshops, farm walks, open days and discussion groups.  Advisors may be assigned to roles across a number of enterprise areas (e.g. dairy, drystock, tillage) focused on delivering a specialised schemes support service as well as the delivery of a technical advisory service to clients.

This competition seeks to establish recruitment panels from which temporary Advisor vacancies in Advisory Regions will be filled.  Candidates may apply for a maximum of up to two Advisory Regions.  Once established the panel will remain in place for 12 months unless exhausted earlier.

 

 

Person Specification

 

1.      Candidates must have a Level 8 degree (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Agricultural Science or equivalent which includes soil science.

 

2.      Candidates must satisfy legal requirements to drive unaccompanied on Irish public roads and have access to their own vehicle.

3.      It is essential that the applicants’ degree qualification is eligible for Farm Advisory Service (FAS) registration.  Criteria for such registration can be checked here.

 

 

How to Apply

 

Full details can be accessed on www.teagasc.ie/opportunities

 

The latest date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on 31st October 2024

2107 22 Oct 2024
Teagasc

Company and Location

Teagasc
Nationwide

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