Senior Agriculturalist-FRS (Lang Farm), Tifton

Posting Number S12989P

Working Title Senior Agriculturalist-FRS (Lang Farm), Tifton

Department CAES-Tifton Campus

About the University of Georgia 

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department 

In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community.

Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia.

In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study.

College/Unit/Department website http://www.caes.uga.edu/campuses/tifton/about/administrative-offices/field-research-services.html

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule 

Additional Schedule Information 

Daily/Weekly schedule will be determined by supervisor.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with education, experience and training

Posting Date 12/06/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date 

Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants 

This position is located in Tifton, GA, which is approximately 200 miles southwest of Athens, Georgia, 200 miles south of Atlanta, GA and approximately 70 miles north of the Florida line.

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

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Classification Title Agriculture/Forestry Professional

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications 

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications 

Position Summary 

Oversee all aspects of operations at the Lang Rigdon Farm. This employee will interact with UGA scientists about the research being conducted and will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the day-to-day operations of the farm. The individual in this position will supervise farm workers, assist in managing the budget, maintain records and data about the research being conducted, maintain equipment and buildings and perform any other duties that arise. This individual will be the sole contact for this farm, but will report to the Research Station Superintendent, who oversees all of the Tifton research farms.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Thorough knowledge of safe farm equipment operation, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists to suggest new procedures and implementvexperimental protocols that may not align with typical agricultural procedures.
• Schedule and implement irrigation scheduling across diverse cropping systemsvand stages of crop growth.
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with scientists, research teams, industry and the public.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed records and preparing reports regarding field operations, pesticide applications, irrigation applications, and harvest procedures.
• Direct subordinates to address concerns in a timely manner and maintain the appearance of the farm in a way that reflects the serious nature of CAES missions
• Physical Demands
• Sit and stand for extended periods
• Work outside under extreme heat and cold
• Lift up to 75 pounds
• Bend over repeatedly
• Climb up on large agricultural equipment
• Operate farm machinery
• Driving and pulling trailers on public roads to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy 

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Research, Personnel & Equipment

• Coordinate research, personnel and equipment
• Organize personnel and equipment to assist scientists with implementing protocols
• Consider and select best management practices as applied to crop protection, equipment maintenance, road maintenance, building maintenance and protection of state assets
• Coordinate use of large agricultural equipment among campus stakeholders
• Schedule and implement irrigation applications using all available types of equipment and technologies
• Assist in crop harvest

Percentage of time 75

Duties/ResponsibilitiesP-Card Duties

• 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

Percentage of time 10

Duties/ResponsibilitiesRecord Keeping, Land Use & Recommendations

• Record Keeping: implement Cooperative Extension recommended practices fosoil sample acquisition and submission
• Calibrate equipment and make prescribed applications of fertilizer, lime andpesticides to experimental land
• Maintain inventory of tools, lubricants, filters and consumable shop supplies
• Research and make informed recommendations about acquisition of newequipment to support farm operations
• Direct and oversee modification of conventional agricultural equipment to meetresearch needs
• Plan, supervise installation, and rapidly adopt new precision agriculturetechnologies that support research programs and personnel efficiencies

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities 

Miscellaneous

• Assist with implementation of big projects on other farms, as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 5

Contact Details 

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Andy Carter

Recruitment Contact Email [email protected]

Recruitment Contact Phone 

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