Agricultural Supervisor 1

Position Information

Closely oversees day to day agriculture field operations and infrastructure maintenance, including but not limited to construction and maintenance of all structures, irrigation systems, pesticide applications, and roads. Supervises ongoing operations, plans, budgets and makes recommendations regarding future inventory and staffing needs. Trains and supervises staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient operation. Responsible for performance management. Supervises land, labor, facilities and other resources for current and proposed research projects. Participates in safety training and ongoing reviews. Provides management and supervisory skills necessary to support the agricultural research and production agriculture on the experiment station, specifically in pest and weed management in vegetable, and forage crop areas

The full salary range for the Agricultural Supervisor 1 is $64,300 - $114,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $64,300 - $76,800 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification. (Preferred)
• College degree in an agriculturally related field and one year of supervisory experience in farming operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred)

License Requirements

• Valid Drivers License (Required)

Certification Requirements

• Possess a valid QAC. (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 4 - 7 years of related experience. (Required)
• Forklift experience/certificate. (Required)
• Experience and skill in a supervisory role, responsible for hiring, evaluating, directing, disciplining, and complaint resolution. (Required)
• Experience and skill in the development and the maintenance of agricultural research plots. (Required)
• Experience and knowledge of crop culture specifically relating to research plots and groves available for commercial harvest and non-crop areas. (Required)
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. (Preferred)
• Experience working in/with a research environment. (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

Interpersonal skills to effectively supervise, train, evaluate, and motivate others. Skills to evaluate issues and identify resolution. Knowledge and experience in keeping records and filing regulatory documents. Intermediate level computer skills (Microsoft Office Professional). Successfully pass a background investigation through the Department of Justice. Communication skills; both verbally and in writing. Ability to pass respirator fit test. Skills to operate farming and specialized construction equipment. Working knowledge of chemical applications appropriate for irrigated pastures, right-of-ways, and rangelands. Ability to read, write and speak English effectively to communicate with peers, subordinates and
researchers. Ability, experience and skill in the operation of specialized equipment used for tree crops,
forage, vegetable and row crop practices. Knowledge, ability and experience in pest management and fertilizer materials, their uses,
equipment calibration, precision applications and implementing safety requirements for their use. Knowledge and experience of the importance of chemical residues in
plot care. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, delegate work assignments, and evaluate results.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of all applicable UC, Collective Bargaining, and government policy and safety regulations. Ability and knowledge to operate a tug for delivery of soil trailers. Bilingual ability in Spanish.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview