| Job Description: |
Consults with research and extension personnel in planning, developing, and implementing field research programs at GCREC. This includes the incorporation and evaluation of developed robotics and artificial intelligence systems, giving faculty feedback on their use and performance. Uses work-order and UFarm system, prepares farm operations reports, and helps develop and manage a farm budget.
Implements and maintains electronic farm records, including pesticide usage, farm supplies, purchases of supplies, and assists in annual inventory evaluation; operates GPS, computer systems, and newly acquired farm technologies related to the implementation of robotics and artificial intelligence systems in agriculture.
Employee independently supervises agricultural assistants and OPS personnel on the farm crew in fumigating, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, applying pesticides and other treatments, maintaining crop systems, and harvesting of a variety of experimental agricultural crops in accordance with established experiment protocols. Provides training to other employees in the operation of all farm and safety equipment, including robotics and artificial intelligence systems.
Plans work objectives and workloads for GCREC farm crew members and evaluates these employees through established evaluation criteria; responsibilities include meeting regularly with employees to ensure pre-established criteria are met.
Oversees and manages assigned farm equipment and facilities; works with maintenance and facility personnel to maintain facilities, tractors, vehicles, and all specialized and robotic equipment under his/her direct control in good working order.
Ensures farm operations and personnel comply with pertinent regulatory and worker safety requirements; maintains safety & training records for farm personnel.
Interacts with vendors who conduct equipment repairs to unit equipment or grow crops on unit lands and lead in the development and implementation of required contracts/agreements.
Prepares and submits (or maintains) records required by the EPA, USDA and SWFWMD in the normal operation of the farm.
Responds to emergencies, such as crop freeze protection, pump failures, and power outages, at all potential hours.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
B.S. or M.S. in Horticulture, Agronomy, Ag Engineering or other closely related discipline.
Show an ability to establish and maintain an effective and cordial working relationship with others; to understand and effectively follow written experimental protocols; to communicate and delegate to supervised personnel effectively; and to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure completion of work assignments.
Should have training and experience in managing modern farming operations and use of modern farm equipment as well as the ability to plan and direct a multifaceted farm-research center operation that meets commercial agricultural standards.
The ability to operate modern farm equipment, information management systems, and relevant computer software. Experience working with novel technologies, crops, or production practices.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please upload resume and cover letter as well as 3 professional references by the posting end date. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
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