Farm - Forest Manager

About the role

The Farm-Forest Manager supports the Reynold Homestead FRRC in development, installation and completion of projects and maintenance of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of forest management, forest biology, plant ID (especially trees), and ecosystem relationships.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions relating to research; ability to pay attention to detail and keep accurate records; ability to set priorities; work independently and follow schedules.
• Exhibit mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures; knowledge of farm machinery and skill with power tools.
• Able to be a team player; previous forestry or related research experience preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of forest management, forest biology, plant ID (especially trees), and ecosystem relationships.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions relating to research; ability to pay attention to detail and keep accurate records; ability to set priorities; work independently and follow schedules.
• Exhibit mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures; knowledge of farm machinery and skill with power tools.
• Able to be a team player; previous forestry or related research experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management, forest biology, plant ID (especially trees), and ecosystem relationships.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions relating to research; ability to pay attention to detail and keep accurate records; ability to set priorities; work independently and follow schedules.
• Exhibit mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures; knowledge of farm machinery and skill with power tools.
• Able to be a team player; previous forestry or related research experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of forest management, forest biology, plant ID (especially trees), and ecosystem relationships.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions relating to research; ability to pay attention to detail and keep accurate records; ability to set priorities; work independently and follow schedules.
• Exhibit mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures; knowledge of farm machinery and skill with power tools.
• Able to be a team player; previous forestry or related research experience preferred.

Benefits

• Criminal conviction check required.

Pay

Pay Band: 2
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Schedule

Hours per week: 40

Review Date

March 24, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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Contact Information

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ingrid Skenderian, FREC, Business Manager & HR Professional at (singrid1@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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