Primary Responsibilities

• Manage 1000 acre production farm and seed conditioning facility at the Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) near Mead, Nebraska.
• Coordinate sharing of labor and equipment resources with ARDC Farm Operations.
• Work directly with researchers and ARDC staff, coordinating field research projects on the ARDC.
• Scout crops and make production recommendations based on research needs and available resources.
• Responsible for all aspects of seed production and seed processing and storage, ensuring high quality seed production for customers.
• Supervise two to four agricultural technicians and serve as Husker Genetics acting director in the director's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural related field, plus three years experience in identity preserved production including harvesting, planting, conditioning, and distributing; equivalency considered.
• Experience should also include large scale crop production, crop scouting and supervision.
• Knowledge of agronomic principles in crop production and seed conditioning, ability to operate seed production equipment and identify mechanical problems/solutions, and ability to teach/train staff and students.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Prefer
  (1) Experience in crop research, seed and grain production cost analysis and budgeting;
  (2) Precision Ag software and equipment experience.

Irregular hours and travel required.
Position requires obtaining CDL, non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's License and Seed Treatment License within 6 months of hire.
Criminal history background check and pre-placement driving record review will be conducted.

Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program.
Applicant review begins November 1, 2010.
Open until filled.

View requisition 100677 at https://employment.unl.edu for complete information and to apply.

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