Agricultural Supervisor

About the role

Supports the Peanut Variety and Quality Evaluation (PVQE) program at the center under the leadership of the peanut extension specialist.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental protocols involving land preparation, planting, experimental plot maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest processing, sample processing, data collection and recording for on-center research sites and off-center sites.
• Off-center sites include locations in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina as components of a multi-state project.
• Organization and upkeep of facilities and equipment assigned to the PVQE program.
• Give guidance to part-time employees and graduate students working within the program.

Required Qualifications

• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment Category 10 pesticide applicators license.
• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement.
• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment DOT medical certification.
• Experience operating mechanical equipment such as tractors, planters, sprayer and cultivation equipment, harvest combines, power and hand tools, and other field crop research equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on field and research equipment.
• Experience providing support for research projects and the ability to communicate and plan with the project leader and cooperating staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agronomic field research and pesticide application techniques is preferred.
• Experience with data entry and Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

Pay

Pay Band 3

Schedule

Hours per week: 40

Additional Information

• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment Category 10 pesticide applicators license.
• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment CDL, Class A.
• Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment DOT medical.
• Pre-employment drug screening for employment.
• Review Date: August 7, 2026

About Virginia Tech

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