Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development has an immediate opening for the Agriculture Fellow responsible for managing the day-to-day programs and operations of the Office of Agriculture.
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic Development.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
Regular Schedule: 34 Hours Per Week, plus County benefits.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all
promotions and
changes in job duties due to
reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
You
may attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under the guidance of the department’s Chief, Agriculture, the Agriculture Fellow has the overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the programs hosted by and facilitated by the Office of Agriculture within the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. This position includes the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance the economic and workforce development initiates for Baltimore County’s Agriculture industry.
Essential Job Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform:
- Serve as the contact for the day-to-day operations of the programs facilitated by the Office of Agriculture at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
- Oversee the greenhouse and facilitate the New and Beginning Farmer Greenhouse Incubator Program.
- Developing programs and opportunities within the Office of Agriculture to advance economic development, workforce development, tourism, and marketing for Baltimore County Agriculture Industry.
- Assists with preparation, registration, of programs and/or special events facilitated by the Office of Agriculture.
- Coordinate the scheduling, confirmation and invoicing for events, programs, and meetings held at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
- Respond to inquiries regarding Office of Agriculture programs and policies in person, by telephone or by regular or electronic mail.
- Communicate with local agricultural stakeholders co-located at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park to ensure efficient execution of events, and meetings.
- Provides support for the Agricultural Services Advisory Board.
- Works collaboratively and effectively within a team, provides feedback to other members of the team.
- Builds and maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.
- Use automated office systems, such as email, calendar/scheduling, and word processing computer software to prepare a variety of flyers, letters, memos, meeting schedules, and other material from draft or specific instructions.
Examples Of Other Duties
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications
Preferred Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the Agricultural Services sector.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong project management skills, including ability to coordinate across business units, County and State departments and other organizations.
- Understanding of the local, State, Federal and non-governmental organizations working on agricultural issues in Maryland and Baltimore County.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, coordinate and delegate projects as needed.
- Operational skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and other Windows-based software systems, and client management systems.
- Ability to plan activities and work with local agricultural producers, stakeholders, government agencies to promote and advance the County’s agricultural economy.
- Proven interpersonal skills, ability to engage with government personnel, business leaders, elected officials and various stakeholder groups.
- Flexibility with the ability to work varying schedules, including some evenings.
- Work independently and across organizational units toward key objectives.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.WES.org).
Mail Or Deliver Documents To
ATTN: Agriculture Fellow
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You
may attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Benefits
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
