Agricultural Field Specialist
Synagro, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States
Overview
Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating value from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.
Benefits
15 days paid time off
10 Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
Career growth and promotional opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Summary This is a boot on the ground, customer focused position that works closely with local farmers, municipalities, farming organizations, papermills, and the Wisconsin DNR to ensure compliance of land applications. This position will work closely with Synagro operations to coordinate delivery of papermill residuals in a timely manner. To be successful in this role you will need excellent planning and time management skills as well as a good understanding of land sourcing, permitting, nutrient management and land mapping.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities
Reports to and receives direction from Technical Services Manager.
Manage land base inventory to meet operational requirements and provide strategic growth for the business.
Prepare permit applications and NMPs as needed for sites, including but not limited to:
Soil and biosolids sampling
Analyzing various waste streams to determine their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics
Geo mapping services
Interpretation of soil, tax and topographical maps; applicable regulations to determine land base acceptability and compliant product use for spreading residuals
Agricultural source destination planning and management
Effective time management and logistical planning.
Submit reports to the WI Department of Natural Resources.
Provide support to operations with coordinating pick-up and delivery of residuals and biosolids.
Participate in professional and agricultural organizations as assigned.
Provide technical information and presentations to farmers, regulatory agencies, municipalities, clients, and the public.
Status and Scope
Reports to and receives direction from TSM.
Working knowledge of applicable DNR regulations.
Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, methods and techniques used in agricultural and/or farming operations.
Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices.
Presents duties in a safe, compliant and professional manner.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Mapping programs.
Competencies
Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines.
Organizing - Orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and cooperative.
Ethics and Values - Adheres to core values and beliefs.
Flexibility - Very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending on the situation.
Approachability - Easy to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
Organizational Agility - Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures.
Time Management - Values time and uses it effectively.
Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, Agronomy or Environmental Science preferred or minimum of two years' experience in a related field.
Capable of certifying in an agricultural science discipline such as crop evaluation, soil, ground and water evaluator.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.
Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Sitting, Walking.
This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.
This position is subject to hazards, including moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and farming equipment.
This position requires travel and overtime.
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Benefits
15 days paid time off
10 Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
Career growth and promotional opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Summary This is a boot on the ground, customer focused position that works closely with local farmers, municipalities, farming organizations, papermills, and the Wisconsin DNR to ensure compliance of land applications. This position will work closely with Synagro operations to coordinate delivery of papermill residuals in a timely manner. To be successful in this role you will need excellent planning and time management skills as well as a good understanding of land sourcing, permitting, nutrient management and land mapping.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities
Reports to and receives direction from Technical Services Manager.
Manage land base inventory to meet operational requirements and provide strategic growth for the business.
Prepare permit applications and NMPs as needed for sites, including but not limited to:
Soil and biosolids sampling
Analyzing various waste streams to determine their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics
Geo mapping services
Interpretation of soil, tax and topographical maps; applicable regulations to determine land base acceptability and compliant product use for spreading residuals
Agricultural source destination planning and management
Effective time management and logistical planning.
Submit reports to the WI Department of Natural Resources.
Provide support to operations with coordinating pick-up and delivery of residuals and biosolids.
Participate in professional and agricultural organizations as assigned.
Provide technical information and presentations to farmers, regulatory agencies, municipalities, clients, and the public.
Status and Scope
Reports to and receives direction from TSM.
Working knowledge of applicable DNR regulations.
Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, methods and techniques used in agricultural and/or farming operations.
Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices.
Presents duties in a safe, compliant and professional manner.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Mapping programs.
Competencies
Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines.
Organizing - Orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and cooperative.
Ethics and Values - Adheres to core values and beliefs.
Flexibility - Very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending on the situation.
Approachability - Easy to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
Organizational Agility - Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures.
Time Management - Values time and uses it effectively.
Knowledge of biosolids and other residuals management practices.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, Agronomy or Environmental Science preferred or minimum of two years' experience in a related field.
Capable of certifying in an agricultural science discipline such as crop evaluation, soil, ground and water evaluator.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.
Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Sitting, Walking.
This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.
This position is subject to hazards, including moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and farming equipment.
This position requires travel and overtime.
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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