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The incumbent is in charge of day-to-day operations at all Experiment Station facilities that grow plants for the purpose of research and demonstration. 

Essential Job Functions

•  Designs, implements and records greenhouse and field production practices and oversees all aspects of plant cultivation. 
• Assists with the execution of soil, nutrient, water management and pest management study using latest technology. 
• Performs specialty crop practices required for the production and maintenance of various crops and performs all farm-related activities in connection with the operation of the research sites. 
• Develops nursery and greenhouse management plans and coordinates activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
• Coordinates with research scientists for soil and water sampling at all research sites. 
• Assists research scientist for field data collection in preparation for peer review publications and grant writing process. 
• Assists in design and flyers writing for plant care booklet.
• Other related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

•  M.S. in Agronomy/ Soil Science / or closely related field Minimum Experience.
• Two (2) years of plant management and production experience. 
•  Two (2) years of work experience with farmers and producers in communities. 
• Training in genetics, breeding and/or soil sciences.