Seed Orchard Ops Coordinator - Tree Improvement Leader

tamus; Kirbyville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I to lead seed orchard operations at Magnolia Springs Seed Orchard near Kirbyville, TX. You will direct field activities in pine tree improvement programs, manage budgets, and coordinate staff support for tree improvement operations beyond the seed orchard.

The role emphasizes grafting, progeny tests, maintenance of equipment, and collaboration with the Tree Improvement Department Head.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences or five years' experience in an applied tree improvement program.
• Leadership and personnel management experience required.
• Familiarity with agriculture, horticulture or forest management.
• Experience in an applied tree improvement program preferred.
• Pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily operation of the agency's pine tree improvement program, scheduling and supervising seed orchard staff.
• Administer contracts for orchard fertilization, cone and seed insect control and cone harvests.
• Oversee grafting and management of pine and hardwood seed orchards for the production program.
• Coordinate grafting and maintenance of scion banks and progeny tests.
• Establish and measure research plots across the state.
• Maintain seed orchard and breeding program computer records.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• Manage agency credit cards in accordance with laws and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences

Master's of Science in Biological Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I to lead seed orchard operations at Magnolia Springs Seed Orchard near Kirbyville, TX. You will direct field activities in pine tree improvement programs, manage budgets, and coordinate staff support for tree improvement operations beyond the seed orchard.

The role emphasizes grafting, progeny tests, maintenance of equipment, and collaboration with the Tree Improvement Department Head.