Assistant Manager - Organic/Conventional Agronomy Research

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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Organic/Conventional Agronomy Research Department: FAES | Research Operations Reporting to Assistant Superintendent for Research Farms, the assistant manager assists in management of field operations to implement, maintain and meet research objectives for organic and conventional agronomic crops at CFAES Wooster Campus. Collaborates with research and extension faculty, staff and students to establish and maintain experiments and crop rotations for organic crops, and experiments on long term tillage, crop and soil fertility, ag. engineering and other specified projects. Assists in prioritizing and assigning field space for field experiments. Assists in establishing crop rotations to maintain soil quality. Plans daily work schedules and follows protocols to successfully accomplish research objectives. Directs and participates in operations to establish experiments including plot layout, tillage, fertilizers & soil amendments, pest control, planting, mechanical weed control, other cultural practices, harvesting and recording of yield data. Assists with composting operations and managing soil amendment application. Monitors/scouts crops for conditions that may impact research results and reports observations and takes appropriate actions. Assists other campus farm units as required, shares equipment and staff resources when needed to meet peak workload demands. Assists in hiring, training and supervising staff and students; Performs business functions, enters purchase requests and submits invoices for payment and assists with procurement of supplies. Assists with coordinating farm equipment repairs and facility maintenance, including specialized field research equipment and precision agriculture systems. Assists with monitoring budget resources and time/effort records. Assists with marketing crops per department and university procedures. Assists management team to ensure the unit's safe work environment at all times, including equipment operation and pesticide use. Maintains detailed records of crop history and operations for organic certification and summarizes reports for annual audit and reporting to investigators. Communicates progress of operations to faculty/staff/students. Schedules experimental treatment applications, performs agricultural operations, collects data and samples per project protocols. Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding equipment, facilities, labor and policy development. May assist with supporting research operations at off-site locations as directed by supervisor. Provides support for planning of field days and outreach events. Attends continuing education programs and team meetings. Assists with training graduate and undergraduate students on field research procedures. Works flexible schedule as required by weather, soil, pest and crop conditions. Education: Bachelors Agronomy or equivalent experience Additional Information: 40% Assists in management of field operations to implement, maintain and meet research objectives for organic and conventional agronomic crops at CFAES Wooster Campus. Collaborates with research and extension faculty, staff and students to establish and maintain experiments and crop rotations for organic crops, and experiments on long term tillage, crop and soil fertility, ag. engineering and other specified projects. Assists in prioritizing and assigning field space for field experiments. Assists in establishing crop rotations to maintain soil quality. Plans daily work schedules and follows protocols to successfully accomplish research objectives. Directs and participates in operations to establish experiments including plot layout, tillage, fertilizers & soil amendments, pest control, planting, mechanical weed control, other cultural practices, harvesting and recording of yield data. Assists with composting operations and managing soil amendment application. Monitors/scouts crops for conditions that may impact research results and reports observations and takes appropriate actions. Assists other campus farm units as required, shares equipment and staff resources when needed to meet peak workload demands. 30% Assists in hiring, training and supervising staff and students; Performs business functions, enters purchase requests and submits invoices for payment and assists with procurement of supplies. Assists with coordinating farm equipment repairs and facility maintenance, including specialized field research equipment and precision agriculture systems. Assists with monitoring budget resources and time/effort records. Assists with marketing crops per department and university procedures. Assists management team to ensure the unit's safe work environment at all times, including equipment operation and pesticide use. 20% Maintains detailed records of crop history and operations for organic certification and summarizes reports for annual audit and reporting to investigators. Communicates progress of operations to faculty/staff/students. Schedules experimental treatment applications, performs agricultural operations, collects data and samples per project protocols. Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding equipment, facilities, labor and policy development. 10% May assist with supporting research operations at off-site locations as directed by supervisor. Provides support for planning of field days and outreach events. Attends continuing education programs and team meetings. Assists with training graduate and undergraduate students on field research procedures. Works flexible schedule as required by weather, soil, pest and crop conditions. Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement. By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire. Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements. Location: Compost and Biomass Utility Research Building (0467) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. 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