General Operations Supervisor (Farm Management)

This position is located in the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, WV.

In this position, you will provide general guidance, objectives, overall priorities, and policies regarding farm management. You will control work operations and accomplish an adequate quantity and quality of work within the limits of established polices and basic production schedules.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 02/01/2023. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, General Operations Supervisor (Farm Management) without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration.

Other Considerations:
Some of the work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office, but also may include facility shop, and field. Frequent visits to research field sites and plots, greenhouses, and other related sites are required. During outdoor work, the employee is constantly exposed to unpleasant noise levels and vibration, and severe jolting from the tractor and towed vehicles. Outside work often exposes the employee to long periods of hot sun, cold temperatures during pruning, and, occasionally, bad weather. When using or storing pesticides and other hazardous chemicals, there is some risk of exposure through skin absorption or inhalation; therefore, protective clothing and respirators are required to be worn. There is also some risk of minor injuries, bruises, cuts, and scratches when performing farming work or minor equipment repairs and operator maintenance. The employee must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education: This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME