Farm & Ranch Foreman - AG

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation•Mayetta, KS

5d•$26 - $31•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 foreman supervises assigned employees and coordinates the maintenance, management, and improvement of Tribal agricultural and natural-resource lands. Field operations include 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 foreman assists the Director/Program Manager with agricultural lease compliance, conservation activities, regulatory and program requirements, land inspections, equipment management, and documentation of completed work. The role coordinates with the Livestock Foreman when livestock operations require land, pasture, hay, fencing, water infrastructure, equipment, prescribed burning, or other Farm Foreman support.

Requirements

Valid Class A-CDL driver's license free of occupational restrictions; must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.
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, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment; must remain insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.
High school diploma or GED.
Pesticide Applicator Certification, or willingness to obtain one 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 meet all minimum requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day agricultural, land management, conservation, infrastructure, and equipment operations.
Supervise assigned employees and coordinate 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 when livestock operations require land, pasture, hay, fencing, water infrastructure, equipment, prescribed burning, or other support.