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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AC492-0PDH Posted on: 2019-03-1103/11/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-04-10
 

Plant Science Operations Manager



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Plant Science Operations Manager


Department: CAFES-Horticulture & Crop Sci (100500)

College/Division: CAFES-College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers excellent fringe benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. All rights associated with the appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees.

Position Description:
The Horticulture & Crop Science Department (HCS) is in the College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Department is comprised of department head, 9 full-time faculty, 10 part-time faculty, 275 undergraduate majors, 6 support staff, and student-assistants. This position will have dual reporting responsibilities. 1) to the HCS Department Head and 2) to the Dean of CAFES.

In consultation with department head, Manager will assume responsibility for the tasks and daily operation of Crops and Horticultural Units. Incumbent will have overall management responsibilities for HCS agricultural production fields and greenhouses. Manager will ensure that Crops and Horticultural Units and all field operations are running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Manager will advise and oversee technicians and students and will work directly with faculty to facilitate specific instructional and field research activities. Optional on campus housing.

In consultation with the Dean, incumbent will serve as the lead in strategic planning and management for college's plant production lands. Incumbent will work with leads in animal production operations and Agricultural Operations along with directors or department heads of related centers, institutes, and academic departments to provide input to Dean on land use issues. This includes ensuring sufficient land resources for teaching, research and outreach activities of the college.

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  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors' degree from an accredited university, preferably in the field of agriculture (horticulture, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, or similar field). Five years of increasingly responsible farming experience including crop production, row agronomics and/or fruit crop production.


  • LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS:
  • Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.


  • Required Qualifications:
    1. Demonstrated farming operation skills in crop production, row agronomics and/or fruit crop production.
    2. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with experience working collaboratively in team environment.
    3. Demonstrated experience in effective management principles and possessing the ability to apply the principles and practices of effective supervision.
    4. Demonstrated ability to operate, calibrate and do minor repair on equipment related to agricultural operations.
    5. Ability to coordinate support services (e.g. Farm Shop, Facilities) to meet a comprehensive variety of needs.
    6. Demonstrated ability to maintain records, produce reports and required documentation including but not limited to applicable certifications (e.g. Farmers Market, Organic Certification, pesticide use, etc.).
    7. Ability to interface and maintain good relations with the agricultural industry.
    8. Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
    9. Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations involving diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
    10. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
    11. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
    12. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    13. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
    14. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
    15. Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to set priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
    16. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, the Internet, as well as online calendaring and email.
    17. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and apply University infrastructure, policies and procedures.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    1. Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
    2. Experience in providing instructional support.
    3. Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, or obtaining the Certificate within the first year of employment
    4. Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA) license, or obtaining the license within the first year of employment

    Special Conditions:
    • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and wear a backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds.
    • Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and farm equipment.
    • Seeing to read a variety of materials.
    • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
    • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
    • Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
    • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
    • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
    • This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
    • Full-time MPP employees are required to disclose outside employment at time of hire or within 30 days of taking additional outside employment subsequent to time of hire.
    • This position classification has been defined as "Exempt" and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

    Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 105112

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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