SLVRC Assistant Manager

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleSLVRC Assistant Manager

Position LocationCenter, Colorado

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202302006AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 to $60,000 plus comprehensive benefits package

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date03/04/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)02/02/2024

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2023

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The San Luis Valley Research Center is part of a network of 7 research centers (9 sites) throughout the state. The first San Luis Valley Research Center was established in 1888 (the same year the main station at Fort Collins was established) on 200 acres of state land near the Rio Grande River, seven miles east of Del Norte. The research center has a continuing commitment to the people of the San Luis Valley ( SLV ) and the State of Colorado to provide research information, conduct extension education and seed certification programs. Beginning in 1940, the principal research activity was focused on selecting potato varieties adaptable to the region. In 1979 a potato breeding program was initiated to complement the selection activity. Research on cultural practices including disease and pest studies was also conducted. In the early 1920s, the Colorado Certified Seed Growers Association initiated a seed certification program located on the Colorado State University campus which was co- located at the SLVRC in 1964.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager will assist the Manager in all operations at the San Luis Valley Research Center ( SLVRC ) in Center, CO. This position reports to the Manager of the SLVRC .

Management responsibilities include key categories such as: research, operations, supervision, compliance/regulatory, extension and outreach.

Required Job Qualifications

• Education + Experience determines research associate level (II or III ) of candidate to hire.

• Research Associate II - RAI + 3 yrs. exp. orB.A./B.S degree + 3 years professional exp.orMaster's degree.

• Research Associate III - RA II + 5 years experienceorB.A./B.S. degree + 5 years related experienceorMaster's degree + 2 years experienceorPh.D.

• Professional experience in related field crop production including relevant knowledge of cropping and irrigation systems.

• Current Colorado Commercial Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator license (in the appropriate categories) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

• Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office Suite; specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook email.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use mobile devices for communication and data and system management.

• Ability to work a Flexible Work Arrangement ( FWA ) schedule as necessary during peak seasons such as spring planting/tillage, irrigation, and fall harvest.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position that include: heavy lifting (moving 100 lbs. potato sacks on a frequent basis with or without help from a colleague); manual dexterity; stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; and handling.

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

• Willingness to travel 5% or more of the work year to attend events, annual conferences and continuing education courses.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Degree(s) in agronomy, ag business, crop science, engineering, soil science, landscape/horticulture, and/or closely related field is highly desirable

• Advanced degree(s) in related disciplines are preferred for applied research administration

• Experience with conducting applied, field-based research

• Experience with programming and operating field-scale irrigation systems

• Commercial Driver's License

• CO Commercial Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License

• Experience with farm management software and geographic information systems such as GreenStar

• Experience in welding and general mechanic work

• Familiarity with Good Agricultural Practices and Organic Certification

• Supervisory experience

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Review, prioritize, schedule and prepare research plots and cash crop land for use by principal investigators ( CSU faculty and research scientists on site and from CSU main) for research projects in variety development, agronomy and irrigation.

• Primary research project manager for external research projects that are contracted with industry partners (i.e., commercial agricultural processors and suppliers).

• Negotiates research contract parameters, including forecasting budget, experimental components, staffing needs, and timelines.

• If the experimental parameters are not defined in the contract, this position needs to identify research project components that need to be incorporated into the overall research plan so as to ensure accurate and reproducible data collection for further analysis.

• Responsible for creating, identifying, updating and maintaining data records and databases for the collection of research data in Excel databases (designed from scratch) for commercial research projects; monitors progress of research projects in order to troubleshoot problems and pro-actively adjusts research components as needed in order to utilize land and equipment efficiently and effectively.

• Notifies the clientele of any anomalies for research informational purposes.

Percentage Of Time45

Job Duty CategoryOperations Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Crop management including but not limited to: planting, irrigation, chemical inputs and harvest activities.

• Identify and implement improvements in equipment, supplies, and usage practices and policies; monitor, maintain, and purchase appropriate equipment and supplies; modify, repair, and replace equipment and supplies as necessary and plan and budget for continuous improvement; recommend additional changes for overall center improvement to the Manager.

• Potato Storage Management: Co-Manages with manager initial logistics for potato crop during post harvest season. Manages and ensures proper storage conditions and amount of potato crop for

• Breeding lines for future use by breeding/genetic researchers and

• Sale for cash proceeds to reinvest into the center enterprise.

• Seed stock is also stored for research center usage as well as sale for cash proceeds.

• Technology Management: Oversight, programming, monitoring and trouble-shooting of mobile irrigation applications and FarmLogic Intergrated software across the research center and for specific commercial research projects.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative/Supervisory/Compliance and Regulatory management

Duty/Responsibility

• Supervise permanent and temporary employees and complete performance management requirements, including goal setting, evaluation, and year-end merit raise recommendations.

• Hire, set performance expectations and workload distribution among temporary staff, evaluate and terminate as needed.

• Update and maintain data using appropriate software/databases such as FarmLogic to accurately record agricultural management activities at at the Center;

• Ensure health and safety compliance;

• Upholds and enforces Good Agricultural Practices, Organic and Regulated Materials certification SOPs in a manner that ensures staff are trained and follow specific rules and practices throughout the course of their work that would meet routine audits by governmental agencies such as USDA and CO Department of Agriculture; maintain and recommend capital improvement needs list.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryExtension and Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide information sought by clientele;

• assist with outreach activities such as field days and workshops;

• provide tours upon request and serve on various committees in order to serve the community and disseminate research data information;

• and serve on conference planning committees as center representative for annual regional agricultural conference.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online by Feb. 2, 2024, for full consideration.

Complete application materials include: 1) Cover letter addressing both required and desired qualifications, 2) Resume, and 3) Contact information for 3 references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidate.

Unofficial transcripts may be requested at a later date for degree(s) verification.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License - Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date., Special Requirements/Other - CDL and CO Commercial Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License

Search ContactZach Czarnecki ~~~ email: ~~~

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This position will work at the San Luis Valley Research Center in Center, CO. Are you willing and able to work in Center, CO?

• Yes

• No - you are not eligible to be considered for this position.

• • Are you willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift/carry at least 100 lbs.; push/pull up to 50lbs.; perform sustained work at shoulder height in front; and bend, kneel, and squat repetitively throughout the work shift?

• Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts