Farm Operations Foreperson

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2616507 Farm Operations Foreperson Posting Number: SP005467P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Palouse Research Center Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The position provides lead-level coordination of dryland farming, agricultural research, foundation seed production, equipment maintenance, and farm operations at the center. Responsibilities include coordinating daily field and operational activities, training and supervising temporary employees, providing technical direction for agricultural equipment and farm operations, and serving as the acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor. Duties may include: - Coordinate dryland farming, research, and foundation seed production activities - Operate, maintain, repair, weld, and fabricate agricultural equipment and machinery - Coordinate daily field operations, equipment use, maintenance, and work assignments - Train and supervise temporary employees and provide technical direction on equipment operation and farm activities - Manage foundation seed processing, records, inventory, and regulatory requirements - Manage Federal Excess Property inventory and related program requirements - Serve as acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor - Other duties as assigned Required Experience: - Two years of experience in agricultural production, farm operations, or a related field - Experience with dryland farming practices (e.g., soil preparation, planting, cultivation, pesticide application, crop maintenance, and harvesting) - Experience operating agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, trucks, and forklifts) - Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., routine maintenance, diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing parts, and performing repairs) - Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair (e.g., repairing equipment, machinery, vehicles, gates, or other metal structures) - Experience maintaining operational, equipment, maintenance, or seed production records (e.g., production records, equipment logs, maintenance records, and seed records) Required Education: - None Required Other: - Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles - Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or obtain with six months of hire - Professional Pesticide Applicator License, or obtain within six months of hire - Forklift certification, or obtain within six months of hire - Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends holidays, and overtime seasonally Additional Preferred: - Degree in agriculture, agronomy, mechanics, Agriculture system management or related field - Experience with foundation, breeder, or certified seed production and handling (e.g., planting, harvesting, cleaning, treating, processing, storage, and maintaining seed identity) - Effective communication skills for providing tours and interacting with customers - Knowledge of the requirements of field research - Knowledge of proper chemical application safety procedures - Experience in: - Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals - Following good safety practices Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: - Must be able to: - Work in adverse environmental conditions and with toxic chemicals - Si t for long periods of time in a tractor - Climb ladders, stairs, bend, and stoop - Lift, Carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds - Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday - Work in inclement weather conditions Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employee Category: Classified Pay Range: $25 per hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year FTE: 1.0 Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No Posting Date: 09/24/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 8, 2026, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your