Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Farmer 4 position is responsible to perform, oversee and supervise a variety of duties to maintain optimum field operations and irrigation systems for the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) at Washington State University (WSU) Prosser. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: supervision of and participating in mowing, cultivating, irrigating, spraying, irrigation, weed control, harvesting a variety of crops, equipment operation and maintenance, and other duties as assigned. In addition, the Farmer 4 may be tasked with oversight and supervision of persons performing the above duties; assigning tasks to Farmer 2 and Farmer 3 positions, and making management decisions with regard to planting, growing and harvesting a wide variety of crops.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Required Qualifications:
Two years’ experience in game farm operations or one year of experience in a creamery or dairy processing work, at least six months must include experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.
Consideration will be given to candidates with equivalent education/experience to two years’ general farming operations and 6-months experience directing the work of others, in operations other than game farm, creamery or dairy processing.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Must have a Washington Public Operators Pesticide License, or the ability to obtain one within three (3) months of hire.
Able and willing to work irregular and extended hours when necessary.
Able to work irregular work schedule.
Experience completing basic maintenance and repairs on farm equipment.
Proficiency reading, writing and speaking English.
Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to speak Spanish.
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: WSU Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)
Location: Prosser, WA
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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