Farm Manager needed for Seedbank (Washington State)

[Sarah Dohle]

Hello, all!

We have two job openings in our unit (WSU positions) open immediately. Here is the link in Workday

 

https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Farmer-5_R-14777

 

and here is the position description written by committee by several HR people. Please disseminate widely, especially to anyone who may want to work at the beautiful Central Ferry farm!

 

The Opportunity:

As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU–USDA cooperative agricultural research farm specializing in plant genetic resource production, including grass, pulse, bean, and horticultural crops and related species. You oversee daily field operations supporting research and teaching programs, including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest management, harvesting, grain handling, and storage. You supervise and schedule assigned personnel, equipment operators, and seasonal labor, exercising independent judgment in staffing, workflow, and resource allocation to meet research objectives and production timelines.

You participate in the planning and execution of regeneration trials, including plot layout, treatment applications, data collection, and the maintenance of accurate records for research, time, and costs. You manage farm equipment and facilities, coordinate preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, and provide input on capital improvements and major funding expenditures. You assist with short- and long-range operational and fiscal planning, ensure compliance with University, USDA, ARS, and regulatory requirements, and represent the University by coordinating with federal partners and external stakeholders to support successful research outcomes.

 

Washington State University is hiring for two positions, one located in Pullman, WA, and one located in Central Ferry, WA.

 

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,542 - $6,107 | Range 50 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock herds, at least one year must include lead or supervisory experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Washington State Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License and, or the ability to obtain one within six(6) months of hire.
• Equipment Operation Licenses and, or the ability to obtain one within six(6) months of hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural farm operations, including field crop production and/or management of research or production farms, and at least one year must include lead or supervisory experience.
• College-level coursework or vocational training in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - cahnrs.wsu.edu

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Crop and Soil Sciences
Location: Pullman, WA or Central Ferry, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants should specify their preferred work location in their cover letter.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.