Position Details
Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004976P Position Title Director, Foundation Seed and Parma Station Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Palouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr Location Parma Posting Context Statement The Director of the University of Idaho Foundation Seed Program (FSP) is responsible for the management of the state-wide, $1.5 million, program to produce quality Foundation Class seed of crop varieties released through and/or maintained by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES). The program operates under the direction of the FSP Director to produce and condition a wide variety of crops at research and extension centers throughout the state. The position will coordinate activities at Parma that oversees daily operations and center activities, manage budgets and expenditures through supervision of financial technicians and administrative staff, hire and train staff and evaluate performance. Position Overview The Director supports the production of certified seed for a variety of crops grown in Idaho and the rest of the United States. The Foundation Seed program is at the heart of wheat, bean, oilseed, and potato variety development at the University of Idaho. The Director ensures rules and regulations are followed in the production of breeder and certified seed, while managing production sites and storage of seed lots throughout Idaho. The position also supports the certified seed industry in Idaho through expansion of seed for other public and private entities, connection to the various seed industries in Idaho, and as an “ex officio” member of the board for the Idaho Crop Improvement Association.
Duties may include:
1. Oversee daily operations at the Parma Research and Extension Center
2. Manage budgets and expenditures through supervision of farm manager facilities manager, financial technician(s) and administrative staff
3. Hire and train staff
4. Evaluate staff performance
5. Other duties as assigned
Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience
6. Three years as a program supervisor
7. Developing and managing budgets, financial records and inventories
8. Communicating with individuals and groups, both verbally and through written reports
9. Using field records and education/technological transfer mechanisms
10. Experience in modern crop production practices; agricultural production equipment; seed handling; and cleaning equipment and maintenance of farm equipment
11. Experience with seed certification laws, standards and procedures necessary for producing limited generation seed such as Breeder and Foundation classes
12. Experience in limited generation seed production and/or commercial seed production and sales
Required Education
13. Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program supervision (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
14. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
15. Ability to travel
16. Ability to work nonstandard business hours including weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred
17. Master’s Degree in crop science or closely related discipline
18. Experience with computer operation and record-keeping via software programs
19. Experience providing technical program assistance to staff
20. Experience providing liaison with customer/provider groups
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
21. Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
22. Ability to work in inclement weather
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $100,000 annually or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.0 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No