Senior Agriculturalist - Oklahoma City, United States - InsideHigherEd

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Position Details Req ID:req17622 Position Title:Senior Agriculturalist Position Type:Staff Full-Time Position Number:BS9704 OSU Campus:Stillwater Department:Plant & Soil Sciences Location Address: 371 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK USA Hiring Supervisor:Steve Phillips Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):38, ,568.00, Salary Work Schedule:Work schedule to be determined by supervisor. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:We have a great family of faculty, staff and students who take pride in our commitment to cause positive change in the world. From the classroom to the field, we work to develop systems that provide society's most basic needs in a sustainable way. For more information, position will manage field operations for Plant & Soil Sciences research and extension programs. Work will be conducted in the field, greenhouse, or office as needed. Major responsibilities may include preparation, planting, and harvesting variety trials across Oklahoma; establishment, maintenance, and oversight of research trials; management of data in MS Excel or other database management software; ensuring genetic integrity of seeds, crops, and grasses as assigned. Incumbent will be responsible for maintenance of facilities and equipment; providing direction and supervision to student and temporary employees; and communication with cooperators and stakeholders.There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU. Check out our benefits and eligibility at Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references which includes name, email, and physical address. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's in Agriculture or closely related field
Priority will be given to applicants with experience in Oklahoma agricultural production systems and/or agricultural research.
Oklahoma Certified Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Incumbent must have organizational and supervisory skills; attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks with seasonally heavy workloads; strong communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment with emphasis on safety; proficiency in basic computer skills and the ability to learn new computer programs as needed; proficiency in safe operation, maintenance, and basic repair of field and greenhouse machinery; ability to safely and proficiently drive a truck with loaded gooseneck or bumper hitch trailer.

Work may include any of the following:Outdoor work often with loud equipmentWorking on and around agricultural machineryMixing and applying pesticidesExposure to extreme weather, dust, sun

Must be able to lift 60 poundsAbility to climb on/off large machinery

Preferred: Master's in Plant & Soil, Agronomy, or related field

Two years' experience in related field; prior supervisory role; knowledge of experimental design and data analysis
Oklahoma Pesticide Applicator LicenseCDL

Knowledge of research methodology

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