Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System • Kirbyville, TX

19d

About The Position

The Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator will direct the planning and performance of field activities in the agency's pine tree improvement programs. Responsibilities: -Complete the daily operation of the agency's pine tree improvement program to include: 1) Supervise tree improvement field personnel 2) Administer contracts as the need arises for various management activities such as orchard fertilization, cone and seed insect control and cone harvests. 3) Graft, maintain and manage various pine seed orchards for the agency production orchard program. 4) Conduct the breeding and progeny testing program of the agency by grafting and maintaining scion banks, making control-crosses, designing and planning progeny tests. 5) Establish, maintain and measure research plots at various locations across the state. - Maintain computer records on the seed orchard and breeding program. -Perform routine maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles. -Manage and account for agency credit cards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines. -Other duties as assigned. Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Education and Experience: Required Education: Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences or the equivalent of five (5) years experience in an applied tree improvement program. Preferred Education: Master's of Science in Biological Sciences Required Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in an applied tree improvement program. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated tree improvement skills in grafting and control pollination techniques. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Knowledge of farming principles. Working knowledge of tree improvement activities such as grafting, pollination, seed collection and test measurement. Preferred Knowledge: Microsoft Office Required Abilities: Operate a wide variety of agricultural equipment including but not limited to: aerial lifts, tractors, trailers and power saws. Ability to maintain computer-based tree improvement records. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Abilities: Communicate effectively and work with a variety of internal and external groups. Ability to plan and carry out programmatic tasks with minimal supervision. Demonstrated abilities to manage budgets and equipment inventories. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment. Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter and transcript (if applicable) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System. Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the state’s forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits. Texas A&M Forest Service Career Site Benefits - Besides getting to work for a highly-acclaimed state forestry agency with top-notch staff, there are many tangible benefits that go along with working with Texas A&M Forest Service. Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees. In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more. Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package. Texas A&M Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact [phone].

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences or the equivalent of five (5) years experience in an applied tree improvement program.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in an applied tree improvement program.
• Knowledge of farming principles.
• Working knowledge of tree improvement activities such as grafting, pollination, seed collection and test measurement.
• Operate a wide variety of agricultural equipment including but not limited to: aerial lifts, tractors, trailers and power saws.
• Ability to maintain computer-based tree improvement records.
• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment.
• Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's of Science in Biological Sciences
• Demonstrated tree improvement skills in grafting and control pollination techniques.
• Microsoft Office
• Communicate effectively and work with a variety of internal and external groups.
• Ability to plan and carry out programmatic tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage budgets and equipment inventories.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily operation of the agency's pine tree improvement program
• Supervise tree improvement field personnel
• Administer contracts as the need arises for various management activities such as orchard fertilization, cone and seed insect control and cone harvests.
• Graft, maintain and manage various pine seed orchards for the agency production orchard program.
• Conduct the breeding and progeny testing program of the agency by grafting and maintaining scion banks, making control-crosses, designing and planning progeny tests.
• Establish, maintain and measure research plots at various locations across the state.
• Maintain computer records on the seed orchard and breeding program.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• Manage and account for agency credit cards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce.
• Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees.
• In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more.
• Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level