Farm Operations Professional - Chavez

Farm Operations Professional I - Chavez (1)

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Posting Number: S14553P

Working Title:

Farm Operations Professional I - Chavez (1)
Department: CAES-Horticulture

Posting Type:
External
Retention Plan:
Retired Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee Benefities Eligibility
Benefits Eligible:
Full/Part Time
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 01/05/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Closing Date: 02/01/2026
Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Other Middle Georgia Area

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Classification:
Title Farm Operations Pro
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE: 1.00

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, professional certificate, or extensive farming experience.
• The ideal candidate will have documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture.

This position directs the day‑to‑day management of farm operations, encompassing planting, irrigation, and harvesting to provide essential research support for the stone fruit and pecan research projects at the USDA - ARS Fruit and Tree Nut research Lab located at Byron, GA. The incumbent will manage the various phases of the research projects by performing largely independent farming duties within pecan and peach orchard settings.

Key technical duties include the operation of farm tractors (greater than or equal to 50 horsepower) with associated implements/attachments and other heavy equipment, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, and harvesting, and equipment repair. The role involves coordination and collaboration with faculty and project leaders on the design and implementation of field experiments. This position will modify and execute field experiments to maintain the uniform conditions of the research study.

Specific technical management tasks involve scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, managing applications and pesticide planning, and maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems. The incumbent will be responsible for creating detailed schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training, and planting orchards. This position will assist in the hiring, training, and direct supervision of seasonal workers and staff, ensuring efficient execution of all farm and research‑related tasks.

This is a grant‑funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on the needs of the project as well as available funding and satisfactory job…