Agriculture and Maintenance Manager

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As the Agriculture and Maintenance Manager you will administer manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of three Crop and Soil Sciences farms and one Plant Pathology research farm located in the Pullman WA area. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to planning coordinating and implementing farm management operations to support individual and collaborative research projects; maintaining and improving farm infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of equipment and improvements; ensuring the farms operate with a positive fiscal balance; supervising one or two permanent civil service employees along with various temporary hourly employees as needed; and organizing and executing field days farm advisory committee meetings and research planning meetings.

You will be working on a research farm that supports a range of plant soil pathogens and other researcher activities. The role requires extensive knowledge of farm management and skills in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and instrumentation required for modern farming using best practices and in a manner consistent with maximizing the research utility of the farms.

In this position you must regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion and demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration withWashington State University (WSU)faculty members and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)adjunct scientists from the Department of Crop and Soil and the Department of Plant Pathology

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This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $5485.73 - $8000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Positions require a Bachelors degree in related field and three (3) years of experience in managing an agricultural/industrial facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Positions require a valid drivers license. May be required to obtain and maintain position specific licenses/registrations.

• Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)Public Operators/Pesticide applicators license at the time of hire.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial drivers license at time of hire.

• Must have the ability to work in an outdoor environment for an entire work shift with exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

• Experience as a technician in production and/or research setting with farm experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Inland Northwest farming practices including crop rotations crop growth and development conservation farming systems soil fertility plant diseases inspect pest and weeds and their management

• Experience working with tools and equipment required for equipment fabrication and repair.

• Understanding and experience in field research design and management including small plot equipment prioritizing accurate data and sample availability. Optimize yield in bulk areas while prioritizing research goals in overall planning and training.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Crop and Soil Sciences
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

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