Operations & Nursery Programs Leader

Other; Chiefland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks an Operations Management Consultant Manager for the Chiefland Foundation. The role oversees foundation and seed source tree production, budwood management, and nursery operations, while supervising staff.

You will plan tree production, allocate resources, coordinate with nursery owners, and ensure compliance with departmental policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 8 years of experience OR bachelor's degree with 4 years in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, or administrative work
• Valid Class E driver's license
• Must obtain Restricted Use Pesticide License within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of nursery production, cultural care, budwood management, and horticultural practices
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage staff, budgets, and resources
• Occasional travel required, sometimes up to two weeks at a time for emergency programs

Responsibilities

• Oversees foundation and seed source tree production, budwood management, and facility operations at the Chiefland Foundation, while supervising staff involved in nursery production and cultural care
• Plans tree production, manages resources, coordinates with nursery owners, and ensures compliance with departmental policies

Skills

Nursery production knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks an Operations Management Consultant Manager for the Chiefland Foundation. The role oversees foundation and seed source tree production, budwood management, and nursery operations, while supervising staff.

You will plan tree production, allocate resources, coordinate with nursery owners, and ensure compliance with departmental policies.