Assistant Manager Farm Ranch

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in Management of Operations at Science Center
• Assist in oversight, evaluation, and assignment of duties to all full and part-time farm laborers and part-time research assistants in research plot activities.
• Assist in hiring and termination decisions of field/shop staff.
• Assist in oversight of Field Workers: part-time farm laborers in general field and shop maintenance.
• Contact and works with electrical, plumbing, and general contractors.
• Assist with oversight of Inventory/Equipment: Investigate and order experimental equipment, agricultural and lab chemicals, and general farm equipment and supplies.
• Audit and report on center's budget related to all general farm supplies, and some research-related supplies.
• Serve as center's Safety Officer backup and assist in developing HazCom and HazMat training with NMSU Safety Office; provide safety training to staff.
• Ensure staff follow center's specific policies/rules.
• Inspect all equipment and buildings for safety concerns and general maintenance needs.
• Coordinate and manage field, equipment, and shop resources for visiting researchers and/or graduate students.
• Maintain and map all plot and field activities and applications of materials, including through appropriate mapping software.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Driver’s License to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Public pesticide applicator’s license (yearly renewal).
• Certificate “How to Safely Use and Handle Paraquat – Containing Products”.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.