Farm Operations Manager

Oregon State University-posted 12 days ago
$60,000 - $75,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Corvallis, OR
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Corvallis Farm Unit is seeking a Vegetable Research Farm Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The purpose of this position is to manage the research efforts primarily at the Vegetable Research Farm. The person in this position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Vegetable Research Farm, including assisting project leaders in planning, coordinating, implementing, and managing research plots and managing facility services. Primary responsibilities are to perform cultural and technical aspects of field research projects including seed bed preparation, planting, lime and nutrient application, irrigation, cover crops and routine pest management. This position may supervise an assistant manager, a classified technician, temporary, seasonal, and/or student employees in the general issues related to those positions. This position will also be asked to support other Corvallis farm unit positions as needed.

  • Manage all cultural activities associated with research plots for vegetables, hazelnuts, and other crops at the Vegetable Research Farm.
  • Provide orientation, technical advice, and consultation to farm users on cultural practices and farm policies and procedures.
  • Communicate pesticide safety concerns and general safety practices to farm users.
  • Participate, coordinate, and supervise, soil testing, land preparation, lime application, planting, pesticide application, rodent control, irrigation, and harvest of crops to provide precise and uniform field research conditions.
  • Utilize proper cover crop management techniques for good soil health, uniformity and weed control in farm ground.
  • Work with research project leaders to design the best set of management practices, based on experience in working individual farm fields and soils, to achieve desired research project goals.
  • Provide detailed consultation and/or specific project oversight in those instances where individuals are infrequent farm users.
  • Keep accurate records of all field operations, including implements used and materials (cover crops, pesticides, soil amendments) applied.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and participate in the transportation of equipment from the Vegetable Farm to the satellite farms and to other off-station research sites, as requested.
  • Other duties within the Corvallis Farm Unit as assigned by the Director such as but not limited to, assisting in the completion of time or weather sensitive tasks at other unit farms, assistance with field days, equipment reviews, sales, strategic planning in cooperation with other farm managers.
  • Long-range personnel, logistics, and resource planning for research projects in cooperation with researchers, research assistants, graduate students, and classified technicians.
  • Assist researchers with seed increase projects and other research-related activities.
  • Assist with field labs for university courses.
  • Farm record keeping/review of fuel use, budget expenditures, pesticide applications, irrigation, and crop maps.
  • Plan and implement maintenance and repairs to machinery and facilities.
  • Assess needs, evaluate choices, and request a bidding process for major equipment purchases.
  • Procure supplies, materials, and equipment for projects when appropriate and observe both state and federal policies and procedures.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for any assigned staff.
  • Plan, assign, and review work; establish goals for each position; and assess performance through completion of evaluations.
  • Hire, train, and promote employees; discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal; and address grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.
  • Provide technical expertise in research techniques and data collection.
  • Implement farm safety programs.
  • Professional development and university service. Includes attending educational short-courses and seminars to maintain current eligibility for pesticide license and as a public water system operator.
  • B.S. in Horticulture, Agronomy, or other closely related field plus 3 years' experience or 8 years' experience, experience must be in on farm operations or farm management
  • Active Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain license within 3 months of hire
  • Experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance,
  • Experience with irrigation systems including operation and maintenance of various systems.
  • General farm facility maintenance knowledge and experience
  • Must be willing to work in areas where pesticides are present, including specialty operations area in Ag Chemical Application (pesticide, herbicide).
  • Ability to operate a variety of heavy farm equipment, power tools and ladders
  • This position serves an ever changing and large group of researchers therefore the applicant needs a proven history of working with diverse groups of people to achieve a common goals promoting the ideas and abilities of others
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Computer literacy specifically Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  • This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
  • This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
  • Research plot management practice knowledge
  • Vegetable management experience
  • Permanent crop experience (hazelnuts, blueberries, grapes, etc.)
  • Organic experience
  • Farm management software experience
  • Experience with customer relations, people management or other interactive experience
  • Experience with pesticide application
  • Inventory management
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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