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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Farm Manager - Sheridan Research & Extension Center
JOB PURPOSE:
Assistant Farm Manager to work independently with projects for irrigation, planting and harvesting to support the farm in education, research and agricultural. To assist in the management and supervision of all aspects of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center; to manage, supervise and perform farming and livestock duties, as well as to provide research support as needed.
This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.
This position involves on-call status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage, supervise and participate in the irrigation, fertilization, application of chemicals, harvesting of hay and care of equipment.
- Work as liaison with feed mills, substations and supply companies.
- Operate, maintain and repair equipment used in agriculture and farming.
- Assist faculty in conducting research and data collection.
- Estimate the needs for the general farming operations.
- Regularly scheduled weekends/on call may be part of this position.
- Move up to 100 pounds regularly with or without reasonable accommodation.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- May assist in building maintenance, repair and remodeling as necessary.
- May assist in training and supervision of existing farm crew and part-time staff.
- May act as Farm Manager in Farm Manager's absence.
- May travel to other research centers to transport equipment and collect data.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Consistency
- Quality Orientation
- Safety Awareness
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to onsite in Sheridan, Wyoming.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H1-B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent level of job-related experience
Experience: 2 years work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
- Valid Wyoming Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license or ability to obtain within one year of hire
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Agriculture and horticulture practices including, but not limited to tillage, planting, irrigation, pesticide application and harvesting.
- Common techniques, equipment and technology used in both research and production settings across dryland and irrigated cropping systems along with the care and feeding of livestock.
- Safe, conscientious, and detailed adjustment and operation of all equipment.
- Technology based agriculture equipment operation such as GPS guidance, rate control, planter seed rate control, yield mapping and drones.
- Supervision and training techniques and practices.
- Basic computer applications.
- Willingness to work in an environment where most work is performed outdoors with regular exposure to dirt, dust, noise, adverse weather conditions and mechanical hazards when operating farm tools/equipment.
- Previous experience with row-crop production practices
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/17/2025 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT SHERIDAN:
Wyoming’s Jewel, Sheridan’s fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view. The city is located halfway between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore.
Sheridan, Wyoming is located at an elevation of 3,743 feet in Goose Creek Valley in the north-central part of the state. The city is in the Tongue River watershed ten miles north and east of the Big Horn Mountains, in the ancestral homeland of the Crow people. For more information visit: https://www.sheridanwyoming.org/
