Job Details

Farm Operations Foreperson

Position Number: 9931074
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Agriculture - Other

Farm Operations Foreperson

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department: 872-CALS Palouse Research Center

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $25 per hour or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

The position provides lead-level coordination of dryland farming, agricultural research, foundation seed production, equipment maintenance, and farm operations at the center. Responsibilities include coordinating daily field and operational activities, training and supervising temporary employees, providing technical direction for agricultural equipment and farm operations, and serving as the acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor.

Duties may include:

Coordinate dryland farming, research, and foundation seed production activities
Operate, maintain, repair, weld, and fabricate agricultural equipment and machinery
Coordinate daily field operations, equipment use, maintenance, and work assignments
Train and supervise temporary employees and provide technical direction on equipment operation and farm activities
Manage foundation seed processing, records, inventory, and regulatory requirements
Manage Federal Excess Property inventory and related program requirements
Serve as acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Two years of experience in agricultural production, farm operations, or a related field
Experience with dryland farming practices (e.g., soil preparation, planting, cultivation, pesticide application, crop maintenance, and harvesting)
Experience operating agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, trucks, and forklifts)
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery (e.g., routine maintenance, diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing parts, and performing repairs)
Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair (e.g., repairing equipment, machinery, vehicles, gates, or other metal structures)
Experience maintaining operational, equipment, maintenance, or seed production records (e.g., production records, equipment logs, maintenance records, and seed records)

Required Education:

none

Required Other:

Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or obtain with six months of hire
Professional Pesticide Applicator License, or obtain within six months of hire
Forklift certification, or obtain within six months of hire
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends holidays, and overtime seasonally

Additional Preferred:

Degree in agriculture, agronomy, mechanics, Agriculture system management or related field
Experience with foundation, breeder, or certified seed production and handling (e.g., planting, harvesting, cleaning, treating, processing, storage, and maintaining seed identity)
Effective communication skills for providing tours and interacting with customers
Knowledge of the requirements of field research
Knowledge of proper chemical application safety procedures
Experience in:
- Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
- Following good safety practices

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

Work in adverse environmental conditions and with toxic chemicals
Sit for long periods of time in a tractor
Climb ladders, stairs, bend, and stoop
Lift, Carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds
Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
Work in inclement weather conditions

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 8, 2026, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, please upload a "Letter of Qualification." It must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: N/A - no degree required

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/farm-operations-foreperson-moscow-idaho-united-states