How to hire a precision agriculture specialist

How to hire a precision agriculture specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step precision agriculture specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a precision agriculture specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new precision agriculture specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your precision agriculture specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a precision agriculture specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a precision agriculture specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a precision agriculture specialist that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of precision agriculture specialist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Precision Agriculture Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Precision Agriculture Specialist		$14-41

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPS
   • Technical Support
   • Variable Rate
   • Troubleshoot
   • Test Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage projects and priorities list of ongoing engineering plans base on ROI and business needs, and relay to operations regularly.
   • Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.
   • Perform regression testing and quality assurance testing across multiple server environments.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your precision agriculture specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A precision agriculture specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, precision agriculture specialists' average salary in hawaii is 34% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level precision agriculture specialists 64% less than senior-level precision agriculture specialists.
   • Certifications. A precision agriculture specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a precision agriculture specialist's salary.

   Average precision agriculture specialist salary

   $52,170yearly

   $25.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level precision agriculture specialist salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a precision agriculture specialist job description

   A precision agriculture specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a precision agriculture specialist job description:

   Precision agriculture specialist job description example

   The Relief Merchandiser/Delivery Specialist is a full-time position that is responsible covering all hourly roles including Delivery Specialist, Merchandiser and Account Lead. The Relief Merchandiser/Delivery Specialist will spend a majority of their time covering the Delivery Specialist and Merchandiser roles. The Relief Merchandiser/Delivery Specialist will report to the District Service Manager and will have a varying work week schedule.
   
   The Delivery Specialist aspects include being responsible for safely operating a truck to transport product to and from specified destinations while complying with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Please be aware that most of our locations have runs that require the loading of product cases onto carts for delivery to customer accounts and subsequent loading/unloading of carts onto and off of a truck. Delivery Specialist hours and start times vary by assigned route. Required work hours may be up to the legal limits allowed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and dispatch at various times from late in the evening through early morning, returning home daily and require weekend and/or holiday work. Delivery Specialists are responsible for pre- and post-trip truck inspections, driver's daily logs, and unloading empty carts and cardboard at the conclusion of each run. Delivery Specialists are responsible for preparing product for delivery (carting), delivering product, checking in product with store personnel, picking up returns and completing logs and other paperwork related to deliveries.
   
   The Merchandiser aspects include being responsible for merchandising Frito-Lay's complete line of quality products to existing accounts while driving your personal vehicle to several store locations. We transform store aisles, end caps, and displays into works of art, from the lowest shelf to the highest shelf.
   
   The Account Lead aspects include being responsible for following a route template for all scheduled store visits and creating all replenishment orders, including all displays, initiatives and promotional ad execution.
   45-48hrs/wk, 5 days per week, work schedule may vary by week.
   Key Responsibilities Approximately 6-8 deliveries per day, 35 stores per week Responsible for the correct sequence and order of carts from dead stack deliveries Deliver product to assigned route stores Check in orders with store receiver Responsible for returning empty carts and cardboard from stores Manage the sorting and bundling of cardboard at Frito-Lay Facility Properly sort and file all proof-of-delivery and other daily reconciliation paperwork Responsible for Overs and Shorts variance resolution Safely and efficiently place/stock product within the recommended pattern following defined account standards in all selling locations Rotating shelved product in all selling locations Clean and straighten shelves/racks, checking code dates, and removing unsaleables Check shelves/racks for appearance and pricing accuracy Assemble and/or teardown promotional and other displays Use equipment to transport products (e.g., Carts, pallet jacks, etc.) Display promotional material such as signs and banners in accounts Remove trash and/or non-Frito Lay product from all selling locations Ensure back-room inventory reaches the sales floor and organize, place and maintain any remaining back-room inventory in proper location Execute proper carton return procedures Comply with operating procedures (e.g., , following designated schedule, etc.) Utilize provided technology for task management as assigned by the Account Lead Service accounts during designated times established by management Deliver customer service (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.) Responsible for all ordering and promotional ad execution Attend bi-weekly one with one meetings with DSM Minimum Qualifications Exhibits strong communication skills with customers Must have or be able to develop a thorough understanding of the Frito-Lay route delivery system (HHC, truck, customer interaction) Must work in all weather conditions Regular, reliable, predictable attendance May be required to drive to each store in personal vehicle Work safely and comply with all identified Frito Lay and store procedures, work rules and policies Available to work weekend and holiday hours Accurately and timely report hours worked and mileage driven Physical Requirements: Classified as medium work / Frequent lifting up to15 to 40 pounds / Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, bending, and walking Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to work independently Inspires co-operation and confidence of others both within the work group and cross-functionally with Operations and Sales Operations Previous Warehouse experience: Carting product, dead stack, Cardboard handling. Other: Approximately 6-8 Store calls per day Varying work week and schedule IPhone and handheld access All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
   PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
   Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
   If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
   Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.

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5. Post your job

   To find precision agriculture specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any precision agriculture specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level precision agriculture specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your precision agriculture specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit precision agriculture specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit precision agriculture specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new precision agriculture specialist

   Once you've found the precision agriculture specialist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new precision agriculture specialist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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