Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System•Kirbyville, TX

13d

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.

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

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.