Job Description:

• 1) Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in agricultural or home economics services of agricultural extension program within group of counties: Determines methods and procedures or services and assigns tasks to workers according to extension program policies.

• 2) Examines county methods and procedures to evaluate content and effectiveness of services within district.

• 3) Delivers lectures to groups, such as commercial and community organizations, and directs county extension workers to deliver lectures to publicize and promote extension services activities.

• 4) Reviews personnel data and recommends personnel action, such as hiring and discharging workers and adjusting salaries.

• 5) Prepares, or assists in preparing, activity and planning reports and directs county extension workers to prepare reports.

• 6) May formulate or assist in formulating budget requests to obtain operating funds.

• 7) May be designated according to field of specialization as District Agricultural Agent; District Home Economics Agent.