Assistant Farm Manager
Summary
Title:Assistant Farm Manager
ID:1072
Division:Animal Health
Campaign End Date:N/A
Description

Job Title: Assistant Farm Manager

Division: Animal Health - Farms

Headquarters: Huttonsville Farm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $37,000 – $42,000

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

Nature of Work: These positions assist with the management of state owned farms using currently accepted agricultural practices and applies new technologies and protocols.

Examples of Work:

  • Supervise farm workers, inmate labor and mechanics involved in farming and other supportive activities as needed.
  • Routine operation of machinery, animal management and herbicide utilization.
  • Perform farming tasks such as plowing, disking, cutting and baling hay and haylege, feeding and caring for animals as necessary.
  • Train farm employees in specific farming techniques and procedures.
  • Observe farming operations by making frequent rounds throughout the farm to ensure that productivity and efficiency are being optimized.
  • Assist with determining appropriate time, methods and personnel needed for farming activities such as fertilizing, planting, harvesting, storing, etc.
  • Assist with the oversight of the breeding and health of animals, including artificial insemination techniques and protocols; consults veterinarians when necessary.
  • Assist with preparing financial and progress reports regarding farming operations.
  • Review and approve timecards and leave requests of staff in the electronic timekeeping system in the absence of the farm manager, if necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Standing, sitting, driving, walking, lifting up to 100 lbs., functioning in and working in proximity of operating machinery, exposure to herbicides and pesticides, outside work and exposure to inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of farm management techniques and principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of chemicals used in pesticides and medicines administered to farm animals.
  • In-depth knowledge of breeding and animal health programs. including artificial insemination techniques and protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of land cultivation, crop rotation, rotational grazing and fertilization practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of farm machinery and the maintenance techniques used to care for the equipment.
  • Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and objectives of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
  • Knowledge of agency reporting procedures and administrative policies.
  • Ability to supervise and train a variety of farm workers and other subordinates associated with farming operations.
  • Skilled in operating all types of farm machinery.
  • Skilled in assisting cows during calving.
  • Ability to make timely decisions concerning farm management activities, if necessary.
  • Ability to prepare statistical and narrative status reports of farm operations, if needed.
  • Ability to delegate, direct and oversee the work of others.

Qualifications:

  • Training: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture related field.
  • Experience: Two years of experience in managing or assisting in management of a large, multi-faceted farming operation.
  • Substitution: Additional years of experience in farm management in excess of the two years required may be considered for substitution for training on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
  • Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

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