Research Farm Manager 1

job posting title: research farm manager 1

position type: classified

department: lsuag pl1 - central research stations (christopher andrew roider ))

work location: ben hur main office / shop

pay grade: classified technician and skilled trades

114580

research farm manager 1

ws214 $ 46,842 - $84,302

creation date: 06/29/1987

change date: 01/01/2025

function of work:

to supervise activities on an experimental farming operation and perform managerial and administrative tasks in a research farm environment.

level of work:

supervisor

supervision received:

broad review from research scientists or administrators.

supervision exercised:

direct line over lower level research farm personnel.

job distinctions:

differs from research farm supervisor by emphasis on managerial tasks and technical complexity of research projects.

differs from research farm manager 2 by absence of responsibilities for managing a very large farm with diverse research programs and for exercising supervisory responsibility over lower level professional personnel.

core competencies:

core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the scs competency model can be found here.

examples of work:

examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included.

• supervises activities on an experimental farming operation.
• meets with farm administrators and/or research project leaders to discuss, plan and coordinate on-going or proposed projects in order to define tasks, personnel, equipment and supplies needed, scheduling, and methodology to avoid conflicts and resolve problems; recommends changes or modifications or experiments to save time, money and effort.
• keeps personnel records of time and attendance, approves or disapproves leave, accidents; assigns work, oversees accuracy and completeness of records completed by employees, trains employees, instructs employees in and supervises safety practices; completes accident reports.
• purchases supplies, equipment, tools and repairs; sees that animals and/or plants are cared for on a scheduled basis.
• maintains facilities, designs and directs construction or major repair projects by employees; operates, repairs and maintains equipment, grounds and buildings by completing wiring, carpentry, plumbing or similar repairs.
• performs comparable technical supervisory work in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agriculture engineering, etc.

qualification requirements:

minimum qualifications:

• four years of experience in research farming or in farm management; or
• five years of experience in farming; or
• twenty-four semester hours in an agricultural, plant science, or animal science field.

competencies:

none

special instructions:

location: central research station, baton rouge, la

minimum requirements: four years of experience research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or the agcenter hrm office.

job duties: greenhouse and facility management supervises daily operations of all greenhouse complexes, head houses, storage areas, and support structures. Manage allocation of greenhouse space for research and teaching activities. Oversee construction, renovation, and major repair projects in coordination with facilities planning. (30%) equipment and systems oversight: operates, maintains, and repairs greenhouse equipment and environmental control systems. (30%) procurement and budget management: purchase supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for greenhouse functions.

Maintain inventory control systems for supplies and equipment. Assist in budget planning and monitors expenditures to ensure efficient resource use. Provide monthly invoices containing greenhouse facility and consumable usage by research faculty and departments. (20%) grounds and physical plant management: oversee pest management and environmental controls. Maintains greenhouse sanitation and biosecurity standards. (15%) compliance and safety: implements and enforces safety procedures across all greenhouse and operational activities.

Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Maintains records related to safety, inspections, and operational compliance. (5%)

resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.

no testing required.

position is not eligible for remote employment.

must apply online at  or through workday for internal applicants.

Final date to receive applications: 8/12/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

the lsu agricultural center is a statewide campus of the lsu system and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An equal opportunity employer.

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