Precision Agriculture Activation Specialist

Posted: Monday, June 24, 2019

Position Title:  Precision Agriculture Activation Specialist

Position Type:   Part-time Contract Position

Organization Name:  Direct Contact, Inc

Location (City, State):  Ogallala, NE and McCook, NE

Job Description/Duties

Objectives: DCI will engage a team of contractors to meet face-to-face with growers in their assigned geographies to ensure proper installation and use of client's precision agriculture technology hardware and software applications.

Specialist Duties: The contractor will make face to face grower visits as directed by client's local personnel to ensure proper installation of Client's precision agriculture hardware and software. During these visits, the contractor will assess the equipment/technology in place. If during this visit, the contractor determines that additional equipment is needed, the contractor will recommend the appropriate equipment, provide instructions on how to order the needed equipment and schedule a return visit to install the equipment.

Qualifications or Skills Required

Position Requirements: The key competencies required for a contractor working this project
are: 1) demonstrated familiarity with an iPad, 2) a good understanding of the client's precision agriculture applications, 3) the ability to resolve compatibility issues related to Bluetooth technology, 4) demonstrated knowledge of computer equipment and software and 5) good communications skills.

Training: Candidate will be required to attend an in-person training meeting with client's
personnel. The date for training on this this project will be scheduled on a date and at a location TBD. There will be no work allowed nor compensation paid to any contractor that fails to participate in the training session.

Salary & Benefits

$24/hour plus mileage reimbursement at the government rate of $.58/mile

Contact Information/Instructions How to Apply

Email a resume to Andrea Gottbrath: andrea_e_gottbrath@directcontact.com