Farm Operations Manager â Western Triangle Ag Research Center *Conrad, MT*
Farm Operations Manager â Western Triangle Ag Research Center *Conrad, MT*
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Job Description
Plant manage and harvest commodity and foundation seed production fields. Manage chemical applications fallow ground and crop rotations in concert with research trials. Conducts soil sampling for testing and fertilizer amendment. Help manage space and resources allocations in the research center. Manage daytoday operations and safety training at the center working in concert with the Superintendent other faculty and professional staff. Assist researchers in planning planting inseason management and harvesting of trials. Strategically plan and coordinate the timely planting management and harvesting of crops. Maintain inventory of pesticides and fertilizers at WTARC . Maintenance and repair of WTARC vehicles and equipment. Maintain and coordinate repair of WTARC grounds and facilities. Maintaining detailed farm records for: Crop rotations. Pesticide applications carryover restrictions and other associated information that impacts crop and trial ground management. Soil nutrient inventories and fertilizer applications. Crop yields and associated storage of commodities produced.
Physical Demands
Ability to maneuver commodities parts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. Position requires working in extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions. Working at elevated positions (examples: elevator legs grain bins equipment). Working in dusty conditions and with and around pesticides. Working with and around loud and/or other noisy equipment. Currently possess or obtain a Government Montana Pesticide Applicators License within 3 months of hire. Must possess a valid drivers license an acceptable driving record and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid outofstate drivers license must obtain a valid Montana drivers license within 60 days of hire.) Position requires seasonal weekend and/or evening hours in conjunction with farming activities. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
