Bowen Farm Operations Professional

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• Posting Number: S14722P
• Working Title:
  
  Bowen Farm Operations Professional
• Department: CAES‑Tifton Campus
• Posting Type:
  External
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Work schedule to be determined by supervisor
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Posting Date: 02/17/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026
• Special Instructions To Applicants:
  Please include a list of references with your resume/application.
• Location of Vacancy:
  Tifton Area

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• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Farm Operations Pro I
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Oversee all aspects of operations at the Bowen Farm. 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. 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.

• Thorough knowledge of safe farm equipment operation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists to suggest new procedures and implement experimental protocols that may not align with typical agricultural procedures.
• Schedule and implement irrigation scheduling across diverse cropping systems and 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…