Assistant Manager Farm Ranch

Assistant Manager Farm Ranch

Position Title:

Assistant Manager Farm Ranch

College/Division:
Agricultural, Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 302650-CLAYTON LIVESTOCK RES CTR

Location:

NMSU satellite location

Offsite

Location:

Clayton, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Full-time

Closing at:
Sep 18 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Internal or External Search:
External - Open to all applicants

Department Contact:
Rebecca Martinez, , rbanegas

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Summary:

The Clayton Livestock Research Center invites you to apply for the Assistant Manager, Farm Ranch position. This research center conducts science-based research to improve the health and performance of newly received cattle.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:
This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:
Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

May work early mornings, weekends, holidays and evenings.

Assist in Management of Operations at Science Center:
Assist in oversight, evaluation, and assignment of duties to all full and part-time farm laborers and part-time research assistants in research plot activities (plot layout, planting of experimental treatments; weeding, irrigating, insect scouting, soil sampling, plant sampling, weighing, pruning, etc., specific to experimental protocols). Assist in hiring and termination decisions of field/shop staff. Assist in oversight of Field Workers: part-time farm laborers in general field and shop maintenance (livestock care and daily feeding, basic servicing and repair of farm equipment, buildings, fences, irrigation system, etc.).

Contacts and works with electrical, plumbing, and general contractors. Assist with oversight of Inventory/Equipment:
Assist in oversight of Investigation, orders, and troubleshoot/repair experimental equipment (electronic scales, moisture sensors, soil samplers, data-loggers and associated software, etc.); investigates and orders agricultural and lab chemicals, and general farm equipment and supplies. Assist with monitoring and reporting on center's budget related to all general farm supplies, and some research-related supplies. Serves as center's Safety Officer backup and will assist to develop Haz Com and Haz Mat training with NMSU Safety Office;

provides safety training to staff. Responsible for staff following the center's specific policies/rules. Inspect all equipment and buildings for safety concerns and general maintenance needs. Coordination of field items at Science Center:
Coordinates and manages field, equipment, and shop resources, etc., to visiting researchers and/or graduate students. Monitors and maps all plot and field activities and applications of materials, including through appropriate mapping software, and send to ACES/AES main campus office annually.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you are using the completion of a post-secondary degree or certification to substitute for years of experience, please attach your transcript.

Valid Driver’s License to be able to obtain an NMSU Driver’s Permit (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)

• Public pesticide applicator’s license (yearly renewal)
• Certificate “How to Safely Use and Handle Paraquat – Containing Products”

Environment:
Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations…