Agronomist

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Summary:  The role of the Agronomist is to provide agricultural business and economics expertise to a Program that provides assistance to small-scale agricultural businesses seeking assistance for reaching long-term planning and business goals.  The Program is funded through HUD CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds for recovery from Hurricanes Maria and Irma.
Duties/Responsibilities: Work effectively as part of a team to provide expert quality assurance and quality control services for the Program.  Specific duties may include: Evaluate applications for agricultural business assistance.
Completion of Agronomist Reports for applications that validates, per program requirements, the applicant business model, reasonableness of request for funding, financial viability of business and/or proposed business plan.
May attend on-site visits to applicant businesses to complete evaluation and contribute to applicant eligibility determination.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Other duties as required.
    Required Skills and Competencies: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Extensive computer/PC knowledge required.  Skills to work with documentation and fully digital files.    Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
At least three (3) years' experience in agronomy, as well as agriculture, field development, or research and development.
Agronomist license.
Prior experience in conducting agronomist evaluations (including evaluation of agricultural business pans) and deep knowledge of agricultural processes.    Location: Guaynabo, PR All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, which includes Rising Phoenix Management Group, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR