Career Ladder Orientation and Dossier Preparation Workshop

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1 Career Ladder Orientation and Dossier Preparation Workshop George L. Gonzales, County Extension Agent-Agriculture & Natural Resources Webb County Victoria County 4-H Activity Center June 2, 2009

2 Title Page Texas AgriLife Extension Service/Cooperative Extension Program Career Ladder Promotion Dossier A. Name B. Current Level: (Date of appointment of current level) C. Proposed Level: D. Total years in Extension work with Texas AgriLife Extension Service/CEP: Official Professional Experience Equivalency Ratio: Total years of professional experience: (By June 1 of submission year) E. Current Position Title: Years in Present Position: County (ies)/district

3 Title Page The county extension agent will continue to be identified by program area and county. If using the designation of a level, following are examples which indicate appropriate usage of professional rank. Suggested internal title: County Extension Agent (Subject area), I, II, III, or IV Examples of usage of professional rank: Jone C. Jones, M.S., CFCS Joe C. Harris, M.S. County Extension Agent FCS, II Brazos County County Extension Agent-Agriculture, II Brazos County Sandy C. Smith, Ph. D. Extension Agent IPM, III Brazos, Robertson, Burleson Counties Pat Harper Extension Agent CEP 4-H, III Harris County

4 Section II A- Current Job Description (Job description should match period under review and be signed by supervisor. If changed counties or roles during this time period, two descriptions may be needed.) County Extension Agent Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Name County

5 Nature and Scope The County Extension Agent is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Extension educational programs in the county in accordance with the policies and procedures of Texas Cooperative Extension and under existing agreements between The Texas A&M System, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners' Court. The responsibilities of the County Extension Agent are performed in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the assigned District Extension Administrator.

6 Major Duties and Responsibilities A. Planning Assumes responsibility for planning with committees, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities. Plans evaluation techniques for significant program activities. Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts. B. Implementation Assumes leadership responsibility in implementing the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. Assumes leadership or serves in a supporting role in implementing emergency programs as need arises. Identifies, recruits, and trains local leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties in committees, clubs, and organizations. Uses a variety of teaching methods, techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs. Complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Texas Cooperative Extension in conducting Extension educational programs. Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups, such as 4-H clubs and Extension homemaker clubs, toward the achievement of increased participated and strengthened programs.

7 County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Name County

8 Nature and Scope The County Extension Agent is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Extension educational programs in the county in accordance with the policies and procedures of Texas Cooperative Extension and under existing agreements between The Texas A&M System, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners' Court. The responsibilities of the County Extension Agent are performed in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members under the supervision of the District Extension Administrator.

9 Major Duties and Responsibilities A. Planning Assumes responsibility for planning with committees, groups, task forces, advisory boards and organizations to conduct educational programs and activities. Plans evaluation techniques for significant program activities. Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts. Supervises special projects, such as BLT and AmeriCorps B. Implementation Assumes leadership responsibility in implementing the planned educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. Assumes leadership or serves in a supporting role in implementing emergency programs as need arises. Identifies, recruits, and trains local leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties in committees, clubs, and organizations. Uses a variety of teaching methods, techniques, activities, and materials in conducting educational programs. Complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Texas Cooperative Extension in conducting Extension educational programs. Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups, such as 4-H clubs and Texas Extension Education Association, (TEEA, Inc.) toward the achievement of increased participated and strengthened programs

10 County Extension Agent 4-H & Youth Development Agent Name County

11 Nature and Scope County Extension Agent - 4-H is responsible for the educational and administrative leadership of a county 4-H & Youth Development Program. The leadership is exercised within the framework of policies and procedures of Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Commissioners Court.

12 Major Duties and Responsibilities A. Planning Makes available 4-H programs in each county precinct, city/town and independent school district. Adapts educational materials to special youth audiences. Makes available project teaching guides for teaching youth life skills and scientific knowledge. Monitors and encourages experiential education in all projects. Collaborates with other youth serving agencies to develop programs for youth. B. Implementation Uses youth development and education research as a basis for program design, development and implementation. Develops with appropriate planning groups a variety of educational programs and learning experiences to address critical youth issues. Evaluates the effectiveness of projects and activities through effective survey instruments and interprets results to appropriate audiences. Use the program development process with the 4-H & Youth Development Committee. Provides appropriate information as a basis for decision-making by the 4-H & Youth Program. Coordinates the preparation of the annual Plan of Work for the county 4-H & Youth Program in cooperation with the 4-H organizations and the county Extension staff. Involves community and youth agency leaders in identifying critical youth issues and implement 4-H programs that can address appropriate issues. Arranges and provides for appropriate recognition for youth and volunteers. Develops and implements plans for educational experience for youth that foster the social, physical and mental development of youth.

13 County Coordinator Job Description Agent Name County

14 Nature and Scope The County Extension program is the responsibility of the total county Extension staff. To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the county Extension staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Extension program, one county staff member will be appointed as county coordinator. The basic duties of the county Extension agent filling this role are to provide leadership for the personnel and programs in the planning unit. In addition, the county coordinator may be appointed by the District Extension Administrator to be responsible for managing the Extension office and for liaison with the county commissioners court with matters relating to office operation. Other duties assigned by the District Extension Administrator may be made a part of the duties of the agent filling this role. The county coordinator assumes the responsibility for the coordination of program development and office management with the full understanding and appreciation of the role, job, and position description of each member of the staff and with the realization that teamwork is essential in developing and executing an effective county program.

15 Major Duties and Responsibilities A. Personnel Confers with county Extension staff on job responsibilities and recommends approval to District Extension Administrator. Functions as reviewing official for performance of county Extension office clerical personnel. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the county Extension staff in all aspects of Equal Employment Opportunity programs including documentation and coordination of special compliance reports as may be required. B. Fiscal Serves as liaison with county commissioners court at the discretion of District Extension Administrator on all matters relating to the county budget. Responsible for coordinating county staff inputs on county Extension budget requests and assists the District Extension Administrator in developing budgetary needs and budget support. Responsible for accountability of all funds subscribed and expended in the interest of Extension educational activities in the county.

16 Section III - Current Job Responsibilities (This is the county job responsibilities which identifies responsibilities for all agents in county). Program Development Agent Responsible County Coordinator GLG Agricultural Program Leader GLG Family Consumer Sciences Program Leader JHV 4-H Coordinator MB Cooperative Extension Program-1890 CM Community Dev Coordinator GLG Leadership Advisory Board GLG/JHV/CM BLT (Better Living for Texans) JHV Rio Grande Basin Water Initiative GLG/JHV Area Critical Issue(s) Natural Resources Preservation & Conservation Agricultural Competitiveness/Profitability Water Quality, Quantity & Conservation Youth Leadership Development Nutrition and Wellness Parenting and Family Issues Emergency Preparedness Management GLG GLG GLG MB JHV/CM JHV/CM All Agents

17 SIGNATURES OF COUNTY STAFF

18 Section V Scholarly Contributions and Professionalism LIST areas of subject matter or specialization important to your position.indicate your level of competence for each in terms of the following scale: general working knowledge, competent, high level of confidence, recognized for outstanding leadership among Extension faculty and staff and other colleagues in your discipline. Following are examples of the format to use:

19 LIST areas of subject matter or specialization important to your position. Indicate your level of competence for each in terms of the following scale: Subject Area Level of Competencies Range Management Volunteer Management Outstanding Leadership Among Peers X High Level of Competence X Competent General Working Knowledge Urban Horticulture Mass Media X X Nutrition X Material Resources Environmental Education Economics X X X