Job Title

Manager, Facilities

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Farm Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:-Manage land, facilities and infrastructure associated with the Farm Service Dept. at the TAMU Research Farm located on FM 60 in Burleson County.-Inspect and maintain irrigation systems, roads and drainage systems, buildings and grounds, and fences. Prepare budgets and submit plans for any repairs or upgrades to previous items.-Supervise any farm employees in association with the above duties.-Oversee the preparation of land for seeding research test plots and production acres according to the requests of clients. Determine the equipment and personnel needed to perform tillage, seeding , spraying, and irrigation tasks for all land and research projects.-Perform other job related duties, including duties related to the research farm as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Computer competencies required. Strong service ethic and desire to work with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Ability to communicate effectively.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:Acquire and maintain a TDA non-commercial pesticide applicator license.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience.. Three years of supervisory experience

Other Requirements:Travel connected with official duties may be required. This may include attendance at night and/or weekend meetings, participation in out-of-county events. Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends).

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume/CV

List of References with email and daytime phone number

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan