Farm & Ranch Foreman - AG

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation•Mayetta, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm & Ranch Foreman leads the day-to-day agricultural, land management, conservation, infrastructure, and equipment operations of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Lands Department. The role supervises assigned employees and coordinates maintenance, management, and improvement of Tribal agricultural and natural-resource lands. The Foreman oversees crop and hay production, pasture and vegetation management, pesticide and fertilizer application, fencing, roads, ponds, terraces, drainage, prescribed burning, equipment operation, and other land-management activities. The role also assists the Director/Program Manager with agricultural lease compliance, conservation activities, regulatory and program requirements, land inspections, equipment management, and work documentation. The Foreman coordinates with the Livestock Foreman when livestock operations require land, pasture, hay, fencing, water infrastructure, equipment, prescribed burning, or other support from the Farm Foreman. The position is based at 15185 K Road, Mayetta, Kansas, and pays $26.12–$31.34; the offered rate varies based on department budget and related experience and education. Employment preference is exercised in accordance with applicable law, and applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, farming, ranching, land management, conservation, agricultural equipment operations, heavy-equipment operations, or a closely related field.
Recent hands-on experience operating agricultural and/or land-management equipment.
Demonstrated experience coordinating work activities, crews, contractors, projects, or agricultural operations.
Valid Class A CDL free of occupational restrictions, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment; must remain insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.
Pesticide Applicator Certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Current CPR certification for the State of Kansas, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for employment preference, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day agricultural, land management, conservation, infrastructure, and equipment operations for the Lands Department.
Supervise assigned employees and coordinate the maintenance, management, and improvement of Tribal agricultural and natural-resource lands.
Oversee crop and hay production, pasture and vegetation management, pesticide and fertilizer application, fencing, roads, ponds, terraces, drainage, prescribed burning, equipment operation, and other land-management activities.
Assist the Director/Program Manager with agricultural lease compliance, conservation activities, regulatory and program requirements, land inspections, equipment management, and documentation of completed work.
Coordinate with the Livestock Foreman on land, pasture, hay, fencing, water infrastructure, equipment, prescribed burning, and other support needed for livestock operations.