• Forage Systems Specialist- Agriculture

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Hugo, OK)


    Full Time

    Monday-Friday| 8:00AM-4:30PM

    Salary Range $59,467.20-$67,590.00 Yearly

     

    Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

     

    **Job Purpose or Objective(s):** A Forage Systems Specialist oversees the conservation of the forage systems used by the Choctaw Nation Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs. You will work in the field to evaluate the condition and applied use of the land and the natural resources. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and communicating data and performing site assessment to determine if grazing management is compliant with strategic and operational goals. You will report to the Senior Director of Agriculture and Land Mgmt.

    Primary Tasks:

    1. You will collect data necessary to analyze soil fertility, make recommendations as needed.

    2. Work with Ranch personnel to develop holistic grazing management plans.

    3. Assist Tribal Conservation District Planner in scheduling Natural Resource Conservation Services EQIP projects and Tribal Conservation District Commission Projects.

    4. You will assemble, evaluate, and interpret data relating to forage characteristics (quality and yields), composition changes, and predictions of performance relevant according to key operational objectives.

    5. Collect data and monitor results to determine if management plans are meeting strategic and operational goals.

    6. You will make recommendations on best forage management practices.

    7. Monitor the lands for invasive weeds and help develop and implement an annual Noxious Weed Proposal.

    8. Gathering and maintaining information such as grazing, hay, fertility records, pesticide use records, GIS and topographical mapping etc.

    9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

    MINIMUM

    Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology, Rangeland Pasture Management, Natural Resources Agriculture Systems Soil Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Collaboration with diverse groups, including ranch assistants, county staff, agricultural tenants, and public officials.

     

    Expertise in forage management for livestock, wildlife, and plant communities.

     

    Knowledge of native and introduced grazing land management and grassland restoration.

     

    Familiarity with native plants and invasive weeds of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation Reservation Area.

     

    Commitment to ongoing learning in forage systems and habitat management.

     

    Budgeting and cost analysis for project implementation.

     

    Collaborate with Agriculture and Natural Resource Programs using sound management practices.

     

    Adaptability to new technology and approaches in forage management.

     

    Two(2) years’ experience

    About the Choctaw Nation

    The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

     

    Benefits

     

    Free gym membership

     

    Free access to employee health clinic

     

    Free lunch for casino & resort associates

     

    Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

     

    Pet insurance

     

    Paid vacation / sick time

     

    Medical / Dental / Vision

     

    401(K) with company match

     

    College tuition reimbursement

     

    Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

     

    Employee assistance program

     

    Employee prescription program

     

    CNO Paid Life Insurance

     

    Teladoc

     

    On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

     

    On Site Mammogram Services

     

    Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

     

    Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

     

    Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

     

    Maternity Care Program

     

    (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

    CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

     

    Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

     

    Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

     

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    Job Identification: 16823

     

    Job Category: Agriculture

     

    Posting Date: 04/03/2025, 9:08 PM

     

    Job Schedule: Full time

     

    Job Shift: Day Shift

     

    On-Site/Remote: On-Site