Farm Operations Foreperson

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP003667P

Position Title
Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department
Palouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The foreperson performs general farm support duties in regards to research, including operating farm equipment; assisting with all agronomic practices associated with dryland farming and research plot land preparation, maintenance and harvest; and assisting with equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The foreperson also assists in processing foundation seed including cleaning, treating and packaging seed. The Farm Operations Foreperson is also responsible for maintaining the appearance of the farms and will occasionally assist with livestock operations.

Unit URL

The Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center is located in Moscow and is operated by the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences through the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station. The center consists of eight facilities and research is conducted in plant and animal sciences.

Plant science projects underway at the center include:
Weed, insect and plant disease management
Crop production, plant breeding and genetics
Woody landscape plants
Soil microbiology and ecology
Organic farming

Livestock projects address:
Reproduction
Genetics and physiology
Nutrition and animal health in dairy cattle
Beef cattle
Sheep

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Experience employing dry land farming practices.
• Experience handling and applying pesticides in a proper manner according to all safety guidelines.

Required Education

Required Other

• Must be able to acquire a pesticide applicators license if not already licensed within 90 days from start date.

Additional Preferred

• Minimum of six years agriculture related experience preferred or four years of education in a related field and two years experience in agriculture.
• Must be able to safely operate all agriculture equipment relevant to dry land farming such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, combines, tillage equipment, grain drills, manure spreaders, skid-steer loaders, fork lift, trucks, research plot equipment, livestock trailers, ATVs, pickups, and other motorized vehicles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move a minimum of 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions. Working conditions will vary with season. Applicant will be exposed to the sun, heat, dust, pollen and high decibels of sound.

Degree Requirement
N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible

Employee Category
Classified

Pay Range
$18.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain

Posting Date
11/01/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

First consideration date for receipt of applications is November 20, 2022.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.