Agronomy Field TecH

Essential Functions

Field Trialing/Data Collection:

• Field Trialing/Data Collection:
• Brainstorm with local operations/ranch management on strategic field trials and regular field monitoring likely to have a substantial effect on farm/plant performance.
• Work together with operations and support groups (if necessary) to assure proper setup and execution of trial data.
• Set up field equipment as required for site testing.
• Collect and/or help to organize the collection of relevant field and environmental samples (e.g. soil, tissue, water, air, fertility, pest presence, yield, etc.).
• Following proper protocol, train personnel in collection methods and deliver samples (as necessary) to lab(s).
• Record and/or catalog data.
  
  

Data Analysis, Presentations and Education/Training

• Organize and analyze relevant data and lab results.
• Prepare findings and conclusion in easy to under reports, presentations and/or educational materials.
• Coordinate and help prepare for presentations and training sessions (both formal and informal).
  
  

Understudy and Development

• Assist in the documentation of best practices.
• Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
• Examine crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
• Own your development:
• Assist in relevant projects of interest and shadow positions such as ranch managers, product managers, agronomists, etc. to round out skills and prepare for continued development and a long, rewarding career.
  
  

Other duties assigned

Follow All Company Policies, Procedures And Regulatory Requirements.

Alternative / Other Duties

• Organic Inputs production and coordination (only applicable to smaller districts in specific geographies)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of basic farming principles and/or agronomy – berry production and substrate farming a plus
• Agricultural software applications, equipment calibration, and medium and plan testing
• Substrate plant rotation/hibernation
• Substrate/soil drip irrigation, nutrient chemistry, and pesticides
  
  

Skills

• Analyze data and make qualified judgements on results
• Communicate fluently and proficiency (verbal, written, and presentation) in English and Spanish. Knowledge of additional languages maybe useful.
• Persuade, guide, influence and negotiate through expertise and when necessary direct action to be taken
  
  

Abilities

• Apply research protocols, collect data using computers and be proficient with computer applications including spreadsheets, email and internet.
• Demonstrate analytical / scientific critical thinking.
• Demonstrate detailed orientation, excellent consulting, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Apply mathematical methods or formulas.
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate information.
• Communicate fluently (written, verbal, presentation, listening) in English and Spanish required.
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and self-starter.
• Work independently, with growers, team members, field workers and management.
• Work variable, extended hours (including weekends) when needed.
• Follow Company policies and practices while representing the Company in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, governmental agencies, growers, customers, etc.
  
  

Competencies

• Self-Awareness –Advanced/Proficient
• Self-Management – Advanced/Proficient
• Leadership – Advanced/Proficient
• People Management – Advanced/Proficient
• Process Management – Advanced/Proficient
• Conflict Management – Advanced/Proficient
• Decision Making—Expert/Teacher
• Effective Execution—Expert/Teacher
• Problem Solving —Expert/Teacher
• Operational Planning —Expert/Teacher
• Development of Others —Expert/Teacher
• Production Processes—Expert/Teacher
• Plant Physiology —Expert/Teacher
• Irrigation & Fertilization Systems-- Advanced/Proficient
• IPM (Integrated Pest Management)-- Advanced/Proficient
• Growing Techniques Advanced/Proficient
• Cost Control Advanced/Proficient
• Efficiencies Control—Expert/Teacher
  
  

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field required.
• High School and equivalent years’ experience, in soil science, biology, chemistry, agriculture or related fields.
• Field/s of Education
• Agricultural Sciences
  
  

Experience

• Entry level position, but 6-18 months of experience (e.g. internship) in agriculture with direct berry crop farming experience preferred.
  
  

Licenses

• Valid driver’s license suitable for insurability through company insurance plan.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel 5 to 10 percent of the time – domestic and international

• 85% of the time will be spent on the farm, with the production and harvest teams, and with crops; 10% on administrative, business, and planning functions; and 5% on travel for interaction with other districts, conferences, etc.
  
  

Pay scale: $24.33 - $27.29