Manager - Central South

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Albuquerque, NM

20h•Remote

About The Position

As a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Enumerator Manager, you will be responsible for leading human resources functions and survey management for a team of coaches and enumerators in an assigned region. If you are detailed oriented, enjoy working with technology and have experience in human resources and/or managing projects and teams, you may be the candidate who will succeed in this role. NASDA and NASS are transforming the enumerator environment ensuring efficiency in data collection, supporting enumerators and streamlining human resource functions. NASDA Enumerators play a crucial role in serving our agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. The Manager reports to the regional Associate Director and leads a team consisting of up to 5 Coaches and approximately 70 Enumerators. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to: Manage Human Resources (50%), Survey Coordination (30%), and General Duties (20%).

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience in field and/or phone data collection, human resources and/or agriculture or relevant areas.
Demonstrated ability in managing projects including budgeting, staffing and communications.
Proficient technology experience working with applications including but not limited to online survey tools, HRIS (iHire and iSolved or similar), Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and online meeting systems such as Zoom.
Exceptional critical thinking skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems
Superior leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment
Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills
Ability to travel regionally several times per year
Able to pass a federal background check
Must reside in CO, NM, or UT.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Recruit and onboard enumerators
Manage employee files so they are current containing required information
Manage evaluation, promotion and award programs
Ensure enumerator and coach success through training, feedback and, when needed, termination
Facilitate reporting on injuries and insurance claims as needed
Allocate survey work to enumerators in a region focusing on the most efficient use of resources
Actively manage survey progress with coaches and enumerators
Manage use of survey costs including overtime, overall hours and mileage
Participate in both field and classroom enumerator training
Provide feedback to the Associate Director for increased efficiency with systems used in data collection and human resources
Work with members of the regional leadership team including Trainers and Coaches to support a positive enumerator experience
Perform other duties covered by NASDA-NASS Cooperative Agreement