• Manager, Farm

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Manager, Farm

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Animal Science

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Responsibilities:-Oversee and coordinates farm operations.-Oversees and coordinates repairs of equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.

     

    -Oversees and coordinates farm grounds maintenance.

     

    -Coordinates and assigns daily work schedules for supervised farm employees.

     

    -Focuses on effective planning and time management while implementing short- and long-term plans.

     

    -Uses technology to improve productivity and optimize farm performance as a unit.

     

    -Ensures that each unit maintains inventories on assets and production records, and complies monthly and yearly reports.

     

    -Identifies and secures equipment and supplies needed.

     

    -Oversees marketing of products sold, including scheduling and transportation.

     

    -Oversees and coordinates pesticide storage and use according to manufacturer's recommendation and established University safety procedures.

     

    -Maintains records related to the purchase, storage, and use of pesticides.

     

    -Ensures workers use appropriate personal protective equipment.

     

    -Collects and analyzes experimental data including pasture use and livestock inventory records, and management of computer database files.-Perform other job-related duties as required

     

    -Target Hire date January 1, 2026

    Required Education and Experience:

    -Bachelor's degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    -Three years of related experience in farm management operations.

     

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance, equipment, and safety.

     

    -Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

     

    -Knowledge of farm operations and standard safety procedures.

     

    -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    -Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

     

    -Ability to perform moderate physical activity and exposure to extreme weather conditions.

     

    -Ability to maintain an on-call schedule during evenings, weekends and holidays.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.