Manager, Farm

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R-088409
** Job Title
** Manager, Farm
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Animal Science
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** Responsibilities:  
-Oversee student workers and assist graduate students with research projects  
-Assist hay production operations  
-Operations of Center Pivot Irrigation System, including repairs.  
-Develop, implement and monitor budgets and operating plans to support mission of the facility and department in coordination with Livestock Operations manager and McGregor manager.  
-Construction and maintenance of fences; maintain equipment, buildings, and other structures at TAMU Beef Cattle Systems  
-Manage and coordinate an intensive research feeding program that incorporates a 'Growsafe System' and receiving pens.  
-Plant and maintain pastures, and maintain weed control program on pasture and fence rows  
-Manage 200 head cow/calf operation and 150 head stocker operation according to protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance  
-Perform other job-related duties as required.
** Required

Education and Experience:

**-Bachelor's degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Three years of related experience in farm management operations.
** Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*
* -Knowledge of laboratory maintenance, equipment, and safety.

-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

-Knowledge of farm operations and standard safety procedures.

-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

-Ability to perform moderate physical activity and exposure to extreme weather conditions.

-Ability to maintain an on-call schedule during evenings, weekends and holidays.

-Target hire date January 1, 2026

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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