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Description: Job Summary Reporting to the Plant Sciences Department Head, and in close consultation with the College Dean, the Organic Center Director, and the Director, Ag Operations, the Plant Science Operations Manager will assume responsibility for the tasks and daily operation of Crops and Horticultural Units. This position will have overall management responsibilities for PLSC agricultural production fields and greenhouses. This position will ensure that Crops and Horticultural Units and all field operations are running smoothly, efficiently, and safely, and achieve CAFES Strategic Intent. This position will also advise and oversee technicians and students and will work directly with faculty to facilitate specific instructional and field research activities. In consultation with the dean, this position will serve as the lead in strategic planning and management for college's plant production lands. This position will work with leads in Animal Production Operations and Agricultural Operations along with directors or department heads of related centers, institutes, and academic departments to provide input to dean on land use issues. This includes ensuring sufficient land resources for teaching, research, and outreach activities of the college. Department Summary The Plant Sciences (PLSC) Department is a major academic unit within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). The department is comprised of a department head, full-time faculty and part-time lecturers, support staff, 275 undergraduate majors, and a varying number of student-assistants. The facilities associated with PLSC include the Leaning Pine Arboretum; a 16-acre Horticulture Unit consisting of 40,000 square feet of greenhouse space; extensive outside production and display areas; 7,500 square feet of shade houses. The Department’s Crops Unit includes 70 acres of citrus, avocado, grape, deciduous fruit tree, and berry production and 35 acres of annual vegetable and forage crop production, of which 11 acres are certified organic. The Department offers the Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Within this major are three concentrations: Environmental Horticultural Science, Fruit and Crop Science, and Plant Protection Science. Key Qualifications Demonstrated farming operation skills in crop production, row agronomics and/or fruit crop production. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with experience working collaboratively in team environment. Demonstrated experience in effective management principles and possessing the ability to apply the principles and practices of effective supervision. Demonstrated ability to operate, calibrate and do minor repair on equipment related to agricultural operations. Ability to coordinate support services (e.g. Farm Shop, Facilities) to meet a comprehensive variety of needs. Demonstrated ability to maintain records, produce reports and required documentation including but not limited to applicable certifications (e.g. Farmers Market, Organic Certification, pesticide use, etc.). Ability to interface and maintain good relations with the agricultural industry. Education and Experience Bachelors' degree from an accredited university, preferably in the field of agriculture (horticulture, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, or similar field). Five years of increasingly responsible farming experience including crop production, row agronomics and/or fruit crop production. Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $75,000 - $84,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Optional on-campus housing. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . 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This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Closing Date/Time: Open until filled