<p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Field Trialing/Data Collection:</p> <ul> <li>Field Trialing/Data Collection: </li><li>Brainstorm with local operations/ranch management on strategic field trials and regular field monitoring likely to have a substantial effect on farm/plant performance. </li><li>Work together with operations and support groups (if necessary) to assure proper setup and execution of trial data. </li><li>Set up field equipment as required for site testing. </li><li>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.). </li><li>Following proper protocol, train personnel in collection methods and deliver samples (as necessary) to lab(s). </li><li>Record and/or catalog data. </li></ul> <p>Data Analysis, Presentations and Education/Training</p> <ul> <li>Organize and analyze relevant data and lab results. </li><li>Prepare findings and conclusion in easy to under reports, presentations and/or educational materials. </li><li>Coordinate and help prepare for presentations and training sessions (both formal and informal). </li></ul> <p>Understudy and Development</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the documentation of best practices. </li><li>Conduct insect or plant disease surveys. </li><li>Examine crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems. </li><li>Own your development: </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Other duties assigned</p> <p>Follow all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.</p> <p>Alternative / Other Duties</p> <ul> <li>Organic Inputs production and coordination (only applicable to smaller districts in specific geographies) </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and abilities</p> <p>Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of basic farming principles and/or agronomy - berry production and substrate farming a plus </li><li>Agricultural software applications, equipment calibration, and medium and plan testing </li><li>Substrate plant rotation/hibernation </li><li>Substrate/soil drip irrigation, nutrient chemistry, and pesticides </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Analyze data and make qualified judgements on results </li><li>Communicate fluently and proficiency (verbal, written, and presentation) in English and Spanish. Knowledge of additional languages maybe useful. </li><li>Persuade, guide, influence and negotiate through expertise and when necessary direct action to be taken </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Apply research protocols, collect data using computers and be proficient with computer applications including spreadsheets, email and internet. </li><li>Demonstrate analytical / scientific critical thinking. </li><li>Demonstrate detailed orientation, excellent consulting, problem solving, and analytical skills. </li><li>Apply mathematical methods or formulas. </li><li>Demonstrate superior interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate information. </li><li>Communicate fluently (written, verbal, presentation, listening) in English and Spanish required. </li><li>Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li>Demonstrate a high level of motivation and self-starter. </li><li>Work independently, with growers, team members, field workers and management. </li><li>Work variable, extended hours (including weekends) when needed. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Self-Awareness -Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Self-Management - Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Leadership - Advanced/Proficient </li><li>People Management - Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Process Management - Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Conflict Management - Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Decision Making-Expert/Teacher </li><li>Effective Execution-Expert/Teacher </li><li>Problem Solving -Expert/Teacher </li><li>Operational Planning -Expert/Teacher </li><li>Development of Others -Expert/Teacher </li><li>Production Processes-Expert/Teacher </li><li>Plant Physiology -Expert/Teacher </li><li>Irrigation & Fertilization Systems-- Advanced/Proficient </li><li>IPM (Integrated Pest Management)-- Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Growing Techniques Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Cost Control Advanced/Proficient </li><li>Efficiencies Control-Expert/Teacher </li></ul> <p>Education Level:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field required. </li><li>High School and equivalent years' experience, in soil science, biology, chemistry, agriculture or related fields. </li><li>Field/s of Education </li><li>Agricultural Sciences </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Entry level position, but 6-18 months of experience (e.g. internship) in agriculture with direct berry crop farming experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Licenses:</p> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license suitable for insurability through company insurance plan. </li></ul> <p>Travel Requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Pay scale: $24.33 - $27.29</p>