Precision Ag Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect soil sample data, and coordinate soil sampling based on customer needs.
• Maintain the data within Ag-junction, and assist the training of customers.
• Sell Precision Planting Parts/Services.
• Work with areal imagery using satellite and UAV data collection tools.
• Work cooperatively with Pest Pros staff, a scouting division of Allied Cooperative.
• Collect data, primary data analysis and creating prescription recommendations for Precision Ag customers.
• Promote and educate customers on current and future trends of Precision Ag services.
• Train all liquid and dry application employees on the use of the monitors, creating and saving as applied data, importing in VRT recs and troubleshooting GPS and communication issues with all electronic systems.
• Work with all locations to ensure the dry and liquid application equipment is recording all as applied data.
• Ensure that all as applied data is archived and uploaded into Ag Junction.
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Precision AG Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Desired proficiency with relevant computer and software skills including but not limited to:
  • Viper Pro
  • Ag Junction
  • Field Recon
  • Precision Planting Equipment
  • GPS Guidance
  • VRT Technology
  • Grid Sampling
  • GIS Mapping
  • Aerial Imagery
  • Data Management Input
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Ag Science or related field preferred. 2 year technical degree in Precision Ag or five years industry experience accepted.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications- particularly Excel
• Clean driving record and insurability
• Class B CDL

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other instructions or duties.