Agricultural Field Operations Supervisor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland's College Park campus hosts the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville, MD. A Farm Operations Supervisor is needed to support daily agricultural research activities and lead staff in the Director's absence.

The role requires coordinating fieldwork, operating heavy farm equipment, and ensuring safety. CDL and pesticide certification eligibility are required or pursued as part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six years agriculture experience, four in lab/field research and two in lead/supervisory capacity.
• Valid Maryland noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain CDL and pesticide applicator certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork supporting UMD faculty at Western Maryland.
• Plan and conduct tiling, planting, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting.
• Operate farm equipment (tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, grain trucks) with required license.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Provide leadership to staff when the Assistant Director of Operations is absent.

Skills

Farm equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland's College Park campus hosts the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville, MD. A Farm Operations Supervisor is needed to support daily agricultural research activities and lead staff in the Director's absence.

The role requires coordinating fieldwork, operating heavy farm equipment, and ensuring safety. CDL and pesticide certification eligibility are required or pursued as part of the job.