UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences · 3 weeks ago
Assistant to Research Station Superintendent, FRS-Tifton
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is a leading institution in public higher education, known for its commitment to academic excellence. They are seeking an Assistant to the Research Station Superintendent to manage farm maintenance, oversee research support, and ensure efficient operations of the research farms in Tifton. The role involves collaboration with the superintendent, supervising student workers, and managing various farm-related responsibilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the superintendent in developing and implementing an overall plan of operations for the eight outlying farms located around the Tifton Campus, including long range plans for farm improvement and farm resource use
Collaborate with superintendent to manage both fiscal budgets and physical resources for each farm, including developing annual spending plans, forecasting needs, and strategically allocating funds to ensure high-priority projects are addressed efficiently and within budget
Make recommendations to farm managers in managing soil samples, fertilizers, lime use, crops, cultural practices and machinery maintenance databases
Manage inventory and keep an inventory record of tools, shop equipment and commonly used parts for each farm
Make recommendations on equipment purchases and repairs and participate in making the purchase requests and directing equipment repairs to meet specific research needs
Supervise the installation and operation of irrigation systems, such as laterals, pivots, solid sets and hard hoses for each farm
Attend to mowing and harvesting and the storing and transporting of crops, as needed
Direct the repairs and maintenance of farm buildings, equipment storage barns and grain bins
Using and enforcing proper safety protocols, transport state property, such as trucks, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, combines, large tractors, bucket trucks, forklifts, skid-steers and backhoes from one farm to another
Develop and implement a training program for existing employees and new hires
Collaboration with the Georgia Forestry Commission and the superintendent to develop and implement long-term management plans for all timber located on the outlying farms around Tifton
Manage fire breaks, schedule prescribed burns, coordinate timber sales and harvesting and maintain access roads in timber stands on the Tifton outlying farms
Travel to all UGA Tifton outlying farms to investigate and manage wildlife complaints (deer and feral hogs), put bait out and trap
Serve as a department P-card holder
Submit pre-approvals to appropriate approvers
Complete purchase transactions
Perform allocations and attach receipts in Works
Reconcile monthly statements at the end of the billing cycle
Upload reconciliation packet to Procurement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Extensive knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used for row crops and vegetable crops
Knowledge of Guidance Systems
Skill and operation in operating heavy machinery, including a bulldozer, excavator, forklift and backhoe
Knowledge and skill in the maintenance of heavy machinery
Proficiency in computer programs such as Word and Excel, along with the ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Heavy lifting
Climbing
Bending
Squatting
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Driving and pulling trailers on public roads to perform job related duties
Develop and implement an overall plan of operations for the eight outlying farms located around the Tifton Campus
Collaborate with superintendent to manage both fiscal budgets and physical resources for each farm
Make recommendations to farm managers in managing soil samples, fertilizers, lime use, crops, cultural practices and machinery maintenance databases
Manage inventory and keep an inventory record of tools, shop equipment and commonly used parts for each farm
Make recommendations on equipment purchases and repairs and participate in making the purchase requests and directing equipment repairs
Supervise the installation and operation of irrigation systems, such as laterals, pivots, solid sets and hard hoses for each farm
Attend to mowing and harvesting and the storing and transporting of crops
Direct the repairs and maintenance of farm buildings, equipment storage barns and grain bins
Using and enforcing proper safety protocols, transport state property
Develop and implement a training program for existing employees and new hires
Collaboration with the Georgia Forestry Commission and the superintendent to develop and implement long-term management plans for all timber
Manage fire breaks, schedule prescribed burns, coordinate timber sales and harvesting and maintain access roads in timber stands
Travel to all UGA Tifton outlying farms to investigate and manage wildlife complaints
Serve as a department P-card holder
Submit pre-approvals to appropriate approvers
Complete purchase transactions
Perform allocations and attach receipts in Works
Reconcile monthly statements at the end of the billing cycle
Upload reconciliation packet to Procurement
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the water and air around you.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Autumn Starbird
Club President and Founder, Environmental Economics and Management Club
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