Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator

Job Title

Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I

Texas A&M Forest Service

Tree Improvement & Nurseries Department

$5,083.34 monthly

Kirbyville, Texas

Staff

The Texas A&M Forest Service is looking for a highly qualified, experienced manager for its seed orchard operations in East Texas. The Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator will be housed at the Magnolia Springs Seed Orchard, near Kirbyville, TX. They will direct the planning and performance of field activities in the agency’s pine tree improvement programs, manage operational budgets, facilitate purchases for vehicle and equipment maintenance, install and graft new pine and hardwood orchards, and coordinate staff support for tree improvement operations not related to the seed orchard.

This posting will close on June 26, 2026.

Complete the daily operation of the agency’s pine tree improvement program to include the following:

• Maintain computer records on the seed orchard and breeding program.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• Manage and account for agency credit cards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences or equivalent five (5) years experience in an applied tree improvement program.

Preferred Education: Master’s of Science in Biological Sciences.

Required Experience: Familiarity with agriculture, horticulture or forest management. Excellent leadership and personnel management skills. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience: Experience in an applied tree improvement program. Demonstrated tree improvement skills in grafting and control pollination techniques.

Required Knowledge: Knowledge of farming principles. Working knowledge of tree improvement activities such as grafting, pollination, seed collection and test measurement.

Preferred Knowledge: Microsoft Office programs.

Required Skills: Strong organizational skills. Leadership. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Personnel development.

Required Abilities: Operate a wide variety of agricultural equipment including but not limited to: aerial lifts, tractors, trailers and power saws. Ability to maintain computer-based tree improvement records. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Abilities: Communicate effectively and work with a variety of internal and external groups. Ability to plan and carry out programmatic tasks with minimal supervision. Demonstrated abilities to manage budgets and equipment inventories.

Required: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.