Farmer 5

gleason.wsu.edu

Pullman, WA, US
Base: $4,542 - $6,107 monthly; bonus/equity: not s...
Supervisory experience in farm operations
Management of agricultural research farm
Operation and maintenance of farm equipment
As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU–USDA cooperative agricultural research farm

Job Summary

  • As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU–USDA cooperative agricultural research farm.
  • Washington State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and employee tuition waiver.
  • This full-time, permanent position is overtime eligible and requires coordination with federal partners to support successful research outcomes.

Matching Summary

As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU–USDA cooperative agricultural research farm.

Salary

Base: $4,542 - $6,107 monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • supervisory experience in farm operations
  • management of agricultural research farm
  • operation and maintenance of farm equipment
  • coordination of field crop production
  • compliance with regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • experience with plant genetic resource production
  • knowledge of pest management and irrigation
  • coordination with federal partners and stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Four years farm work experience with one year supervisory
  • Washington State Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License or ability to obtain
  • Equipment Operation Licenses or ability to obtain
  • Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work

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