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Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 1 month ago

Farm Operations Manager – Western Triangle Ag Research Center Conrad, MT

Bozeman, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Montana State University is seeking a Farm Operations Manager for the Western Triangle Ag Research Center located in Conrad, MT. The role involves overseeing the maintenance of facilities, managing crop-related activities, and supervising staff while collaborating closely with faculty and professionals to execute research and educational efforts.

Events Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plant, manage and harvest commodity and foundation seed production fields

Manage chemical applications, fallow ground and crop rotations in concert with research trials

Conducts soil sampling for testing and fertilizer amendment

Help manage space and resources allocations in the research center

Manage day-to-day operations, and safety training at the center working in concert with the Superintendent, other faculty, and professional staff

Assist researchers in planning, planting, in-season management and harvesting of trials

Strategically plan and coordinate the timely planting, management, and harvesting of crops

Maintain inventory of pesticides and fertilizers at WTARC

Maintenance and repair of WTARC vehicles and equipment

Maintain and coordinate repair of WTARC grounds and facilities

Maintaining detailed farm records for:

Crop rotations

Pesticide applications, carryover restrictions, and other associated information that impacts crop and trial ground management

Soil nutrient inventories and fertilizer applications

Crop yields and associated storage of commodities produced

Qualification

Crop production experienceFarm equipment operationMechanical maintenance knowledgePesticide application experienceSupervisory experienceRecord keepingBudget managementProactive work styleCommunication skills

Required

Two-year associate degree OR an equivalent amount of applicable applied farming experience

Demonstrated dryland crop production experience

Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate farm equipment including tractors, drills, sprayers and combines

Demonstrated experience in managing farm enterprises

Knowledge of mechanical maintenance of vehicles and farm equipment

Possess or obtain a Government Montana Pesticide Applicators License within 3 months of hire

Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles

Preferred

Documented hands-on experience with application of nutrients and pesticides

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Demonstrated experience managing budgets

Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records and inventories

Demonstrated experience with cereal crop rotations and forages and associated pest management practices

Irrigated crop production experience

Company

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.

Founded in 2015