Forage Systems Specialist- Agriculture- Hugo

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma • Hugo, OK

277d • $59,467 - $67,590

About The Position

A Forage Systems Specialist oversees the conservation of the forage systems used by the Choctaw Nation Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs. You will work in the field to evaluate the condition and applied use of the land and the natural resources. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and communicating data and performing site assessment to determine if grazing management is compliant with strategic and operational goals. You will report to the Senior Director of Agriculture and Land Mgmt.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology, Rangeland Pasture Management, Natural Resources Agriculture Systems Soil Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Collaboration with diverse groups, including ranch assistants, county staff, agricultural tenants, and public officials.
• Expertise in forage management for livestock, wildlife, and plant communities.
• Knowledge of native and introduced grazing land management and grassland restoration.
• Familiarity with native plants and invasive weeds of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation Reservation Area.
• Commitment to ongoing learning in forage systems and habitat management.
• Budgeting and cost analysis for project implementation.
• Collaborate with Agriculture and Natural Resource Programs using sound management practices.
• Adaptability to new technology and approaches in forage management.
• Two(2) years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect data necessary to analyze soil fertility, make recommendations as needed.
• Work with Ranch personnel to develop holistic grazing management plans.
• Assist Tribal Conservation District Planner in scheduling Natural Resource Conservation Services EQIP projects and Tribal Conservation District Commission Projects.
• Assemble, evaluate, and interpret data relating to forage characteristics (quality and yields), composition changes, and predictions of performance relevant according to key operational objectives.
• Collect data and monitor results to determine if management plans are meeting strategic and operational goals.
• Make recommendations on best forage management practices.
• Monitor the lands for invasive weeds and help develop and implement an annual Noxious Weed Proposal.
• Gather and maintain information such as grazing, hay, fertility records, pesticide use records, GIS and topographical mapping etc.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree