Field Supervisor - Goodwell, OK BS9490

Campus · OSU-Stillwater · Contact Name & Email · Chris Richards, · Work Schedule · Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or as determined by your supervisor. Seasonal schedule adjustments, working weekends, early mornings, evenings, and university holidays can be necessary to mee ...

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Chris Richards,

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or as determined by your supervisor. Seasonal schedule adjustments, working weekends, early mornings, evenings, and university holidays can be necessary to meet agriculture research and production needs.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ $19.00 Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Who We Are: The Field and Research Service Unit (FRSU) is a component of OSU Ag Research that has a mission to conduct research on agriculture, natural resources, rural economies and social issues to increase science-based knowledge and develop technology to improve the lives of Oklahomans.

The Field & Research Service Unit encompasses the infrastructure and local staff for field- and lab-based research experiments. Facilities include 21 research units with research stations that span the diverse environments across Oklahoma and the campus based Controlled Environmental Research Lab, Stored Products Research Center, Animal Nutrition Physiology Center, multiple greenhouses, and core lab facilities. For more information, please visit:

General duties included assisting with the overall care and maintenance of agricultural research projects, equipment, and facilities associated with the Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Goodwell, OK and associated facilities at the McCuall Research and Demonstration Farm near Eva, OK. This position is to assist the Station Superintendent, research project personnel and research station personnel in conducting research activities, crop production, and general station equipment and facilities upkeep.

A Field Supervisor must have sound independent judgment and abilities to productively perform daily research station operations such as facility care, equipment maintenance, seedbed preparation, planting, harvesting, cultivating, irrigation, chemical applications, weighing, processing, storing, and distribution of research crops. Follow all label recommendations, State and Federal regulations regarding the utilization of chemicals and pesticides.

The incombent must be able to effectively assign duties, provide hands-on supervision, and routinely inspect the work of other full-time and temporary personnel for quality, safety, and compliance. Must have demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.

This position requires a service attitude with strengths in teamwork, professionalism, dependability, and resource stewardship. Other duties are to be completed as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years related work experiences including but not limited to: familiarity with farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, some supervisory experience, leadership roles, workload management, basic field level plant research practices in agricultural.

Must be dependable, work independently and have a service attitude. Requires an ability to effectively work with people, supervise personnel, good communication skills, ability to provide clear directions. Ability to work with faculty, staff, technicians, and graduate students of many departments within and outside DASNR, as well as the public and visitors to the research station. Ability to assist in demonstrations of equipment and station research areas.

Broad knowledge of agronomic crops, irrigation practices and work experience in agriculture. Progressively more responsibility in management of research projects.

Good mechanical aptitude required. Must have an eye for detail to help implement a preventive maintenance program. Must be able to maintain, make repairs, and operate various research equipment including general agricultural equipment such as tractors, skid loaders, chain saws, hay equipment, and sprayers. Basic understanding of small engine operation, carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license. Must acquire demonstration and research pesticide applicators license within 9 months after hire. Must maintain a cell phone capable of communication with calls, emails, and text.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in agriculture related field.
• Four years previous work-related experience to include operation of farm and research machinery and vehicles. Management of research projects and data.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

CDL Class A driver's license. An Oklahoma Ag Chemical Technical Service Applicators or Demonstration and Research license.