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28 Jul 2023
Farm Supervisor in Aurora, NY
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Job Description
Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead the operation of a 400 acre research farm used primarily for agricultural crops, mainly focusing on corn, soybeans, and small grains.
The farm Supervisor:
- Supervises 1 farm staff and seasonal temp employees
- Oversees the farm’s equipment and vehicles to ensure they are properly maintained and in good operating condition at all times
- Assesses the condition of farm infrastructure, such as field tile, roadways, irrigation, fencing etc. and directs maintenance and improvement as needed
- Prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and ensures the completion of work requests from Cornell’s researchers
- Performs field work to support the staff as needed
- Identifies training and development needs within the farm staff and facilitates their continued professional growth
- Partners with station leadership and faculty to strategically plan farm operations and infrastructure improvements, and to ensure Cornell AES’s continued role as a world leader in agricultural research
- Ensures responsible farm operations in compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations, Cornell Environmental Health and Safety guidelines, and college and university requirements including infectious disease protocols
Must haves:
- Associates degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or closely related field with 3 – 5 years of experience with agricultural research or equivalent combination; or certification from a technical school, trade school or specialized training with 6 – 8 years of experience in farm management and operations
- Knowledge of best management practices for crop, soil, and pest management and other sustainable agricultural practices
- Previous work experience operating a variety of farm equipment
- Proven success as a team leader in a supervisory role
- Proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g. Microsoft suite)
- Ability to assess farm infrastructure conditions (field tile, drainage ditches, irrigation, roadways, fencing etc.) and direct needed maintenance
- Experience and proven success operating within a budget
- Excellent communication skills: speaking and writing
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive and collaborative working relationships
- Certified Pesticide Applicator license with at least 2 years of proven applications being performed (category 1A or 3A)
Preferred:
- Leadership development training
- BS degree in agriculture
- NYS CDL
- OSHA forklift operator certified
- Knowledge of and experience with research farm goals and methodology
- Experience with GPS-based technology as applied to farm operations
- Experience with farm management software
Top 10 Benefits Cornell Employees Love:
- High-Quality HealthCare Plans
- Leave to care for loved ones or for your own medical condition
- Generous time-off benefits, including a paid winter break
- Retirement Contribution
- Continuing Education
- Wellbeing and Flexibility
- Career Growth
- Community
- Perks
- Family Support & Security
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,345.00 – $65,481.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aurora, NY 13026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- The pay range for this job is $56,345 – $65,481 per year depending on experience and qualifications. If an offer is made, it will be within this range. Are your expectations in alignment with this salary range?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- agricultural research: 3 years (Preferred)
- farm management: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Commercial Pesticide License category 1A or 3A (Preferred)
- NYS CDL license category A or B (Preferred)
- OSHA forklift operator certification (Preferred)
- BS degree in agriculture or horticulture (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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