Certified Seed Field Technician - Masco Corporation
LOGAN, UT
About the Job
Certified Seed Field Technician
Requisition ID: 2024-8407
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc
Department: Plants Soils and Climate
Advertised Salary: $15.00-$20.00 per hour
Overview
Utah Crop Improvement Association and Utah State University seek an individual to represent Utah Crop Improvement Association in Northern Utah and surrounding areas by assisting in and promoting the seed certification program working with seed farmers and conditioners in production of high-quality certified seed.
Vehicle will be provided by employer but rare, occasional use of personal vehicle may be needed (mileage reimbursed). A Flexible work schedule is needed with concentration of workload during planting, seed harvest, and seed processing seasons. Workload will average out to about 10-30 hours per week annually (75% time) with the opportunity to expand.
Major workload will be during the months of June, July, and August.
Work hours and responsibilities can be highly variable to match the applicant's schedule as a student or other employment or interests.
Location - Northern UT, Box Elder and Cache Counties and surrounding area.
Responsibilities
Assist with work in Certified Seed Program for Utah.
Seed Certification - 75% of time
* Seed field and farm equipment inspection
* Inspect and accurately determine plant variety characteristics for genetic purity, and crop quality factors in certified seed production fields to meet certification standards.
* Applicant will need to identify each of the major crop kinds, rangeland plants, and weeds
* Inspect wildland seed collection sites and identify rangeland plants and yield potential.
* Assist seed producers and seed conditioners in producing certified seed lots to meet certification standards.
* Some travel throughout the Western United States will be needed.
* Assist with maintaining utahcrop.org website
* Some general office work related to seed certification and production reporting will be required.
Foundation Seed - 25 % of time
* Assist in foundation seed production, allocation and distribution
* Maintain, manage, and produce foundation seed from multiple sources including production on UAES farms
* Track, monitor, ship and invoice foundation seed distributions and inventory.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position will be hired at either the Research Technician I, II or III level based on qualifications and duties assigned.
* Research Technician I
Six months work related experence and/or related educational programs in agriculture.
* Research Technician II
Two years of experience or an associate degree/vocational training.
* Research Technician III
Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
For all levels:
* Experience in production agriculture, preferably small grains, alfalfa seed, grass seed, and other forb and shrub seed production.
* Experience in farm machinery operation and repair, weed control,... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Requisition ID: 2024-8407
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc
Department: Plants Soils and Climate
Advertised Salary: $15.00-$20.00 per hour
Overview
Utah Crop Improvement Association and Utah State University seek an individual to represent Utah Crop Improvement Association in Northern Utah and surrounding areas by assisting in and promoting the seed certification program working with seed farmers and conditioners in production of high-quality certified seed.
Vehicle will be provided by employer but rare, occasional use of personal vehicle may be needed (mileage reimbursed). A Flexible work schedule is needed with concentration of workload during planting, seed harvest, and seed processing seasons. Workload will average out to about 10-30 hours per week annually (75% time) with the opportunity to expand.
Major workload will be during the months of June, July, and August.
Work hours and responsibilities can be highly variable to match the applicant's schedule as a student or other employment or interests.
Location - Northern UT, Box Elder and Cache Counties and surrounding area.
Responsibilities
Assist with work in Certified Seed Program for Utah.
Seed Certification - 75% of time
* Seed field and farm equipment inspection
* Inspect and accurately determine plant variety characteristics for genetic purity, and crop quality factors in certified seed production fields to meet certification standards.
* Applicant will need to identify each of the major crop kinds, rangeland plants, and weeds
* Inspect wildland seed collection sites and identify rangeland plants and yield potential.
* Assist seed producers and seed conditioners in producing certified seed lots to meet certification standards.
* Some travel throughout the Western United States will be needed.
* Assist with maintaining utahcrop.org website
* Some general office work related to seed certification and production reporting will be required.
Foundation Seed - 25 % of time
* Assist in foundation seed production, allocation and distribution
* Maintain, manage, and produce foundation seed from multiple sources including production on UAES farms
* Track, monitor, ship and invoice foundation seed distributions and inventory.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position will be hired at either the Research Technician I, II or III level based on qualifications and duties assigned.
* Research Technician I
Six months work related experence and/or related educational programs in agriculture.
* Research Technician II
Two years of experience or an associate degree/vocational training.
* Research Technician III
Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
For all levels:
* Experience in production agriculture, preferably small grains, alfalfa seed, grass seed, and other forb and shrub seed production.
* Experience in farm machinery operation and repair, weed control,... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Source : Masco Corporation