Position Title: Mgr,Farm Ranch

Employee Classification: Mgr,Farm Ranch

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317500-AG SCIENCE CTR AT ARTESIA

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Ag Science Center in Artesia, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Minimum $ 53,165.80 to commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Agricultural Science Center at Artesia invites you to apply for the position of Mgr, Farm Ranch. ASC Artesia’s mission is to enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental, and social well‐being of southeastern New Mexico.

Classification Summary:
Plans, manages and supervises the farming/ranching and administrative operation of research which is part of an agricultural and/or livestock research center, as appropriate to the position.

Classification Standard Duties:
Supervises two or more employees, or their equivalent, on a regular basis. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, or makes related recommendations that are given particular weight. Develops, plans, schedules and monitors work projects and farm activities such as planting, irrigating, harvesting and mixing experimental feed according to formulas. Inspects buildings, machinery and equipment and makes evaluations of repairs and maintenance needed; assigns duties to supervised staff. Coordinates with project leaders to determine their research needs; determines whether request is feasible and, if so, assigns plot of land and allocates staff resources. Develops budget for the upcoming year, estimating cost for operations, travel, wages and capital equipment. Interprets and enforces rules and regulations for the farm operation; meets with farm personnel to provide information concerning rules and regulations. Monitors the maintenance or maintains records of the farm activities such as, crop summaries, crop prices, weather conditions, feeding and care of livestock, personnel information and farm expenses. Purchases and authorizes the purchase of supplies such as herbicides, pesticides, livestock feed and fertilizers. Markets commodities produced on the farm, through approved channels.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by HR Services; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of experimental farming including procedures and controls. Knowledge of specified local, state and federal regulations and mandates. Knowledge of shop skills necessary for the maintenance of farm machinery. Knowledge in the management of major farming operations.; SKILLS:Skill in the operation of all farm machinery.; ABILITIES:Ability to effectively communicate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ARTESIA, NM***

The overall purpose of the position is to maximize the efficiency of ASC-Artesia and its land and lab resources to accomplish its research mission for NMSU and the clientele it serves. The Farm Ranch Manger will educate, train, and supervise farm laborers properly in the requirements of field and lab research. Will investigate, order, and repair, research equipment and instruments as well as general farm equipment. Coordinate with researchers from the main NMSU campus and other Science Centers who desire or need to carry out research at ASC-Artesia. Operate farm vehicles such as UTV’s, NMSU trucks, and/or tractors to haul equipment, debris, etc. around the center grounds which will require a valid driver’s license to obtain an NMSU Driver’s Permit. Purchase and administer herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Public Applicator’s License and Paraquat Handler Certificate will need to be obtained within 6 months of hire which will be coordinated by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of direct experience with farm equipment, farm operations and farm management with supervision of farm laborers.

Special Requirements of the Position
-Valid Driver’s License to be able to obtain an NMSU Driver’s Permit
-To BE OBTAINED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE:
--> Public Applicator’s License – Yearly Renewal
--> Certificate “How To Safely Use and Handle Paraquat – Containing Products”

Department Contact:  Rebecca Martinez, 575-646-3125, rbanegas@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.