Farmer 5

Washington State University (WSU)

Pullman, WA, USA
$4,542 - $6,107 monthly; not specified; comprehens...
On-site
Operation and maintenance of research farm
Supervision of personnel and seasonal labor
Field operations management
Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a Farmer 5 for its Crop and Soils department, responsible for managing a cooperative agricultural research farm. The role includes overseeing daily operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

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 specializing in plant genetic resource production.
  • You oversee daily field operations supporting research, including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest management, harvesting, grain handling, and storage.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Matching Summary

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Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a Farmer 5 for its Crop and Soils department, responsible for managing a cooperative agricultural research farm. The role includes overseeing daily operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Salary

$4,542 - $6,107 monthly; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operation and maintenance of research farm
  • Supervision of personnel and seasonal labor
  • Field operations management
  • Equipment and facilities management
  • Compliance with University and USDA requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Input on capital improvements
  • Coordination with federal partners
  • Representation of the University

Key Requirements

  • Four years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock herds
  • One year of lead or supervisory experience
  • Washington State Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License or ability to obtain within six months
  • Equipment Operation Licenses or ability to obtain within six months

Work Rights

Not specified

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