Farm & Ranch Foreman - AG

Tier: 1

Department: Land Management

Supervisor: Land Management Program Manager

Location: 15185 K Road, Mayetta, KS

Pay Range: $26.12 - $31.34

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

The Farm & Ranch Foreman leads the day-to-day agricultural, land management, conservation, infrastructure, and equipment operations of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Lands Department. Supervises assigned employees and coordinates the maintenance, management, and improvement of Tribal agricultural and natural-resource lands. Oversees field operations which include crop and hay production, pasture and vegetation management, pesticide and fertilizer application, fencing, roads, ponds, terraces, drainage, prescribed burning, equipment operation, and other land-management activities. Assists the Director/Program Manager with agricultural lease compliance, conservation activities, regulatory and program requirements, land inspections, equipment management, and documentation of completed work. Coordinates with the Livestock Foreman when livestock operations require land, pasture, hay, fencing, water infrastructure, equipment, prescribed burning, or other Farm Foreman support.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Driving Requirements: Valid Class A-CDL driver's license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, farming, ranching, land management, conservation, agricultural equipment operations, heavy-equipment operations, or a closely related field. Must have recent hands-on experience operating agricultural and/or land-management equipment. Must have demonstrated experience coordinating work activities, crews, contractors, projects, or agricultural operations. Valid Class A CDL or willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment and must remain insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.

Education: High school diploma or GED. Pesticide Applicator Certification or willing to obtain one within 90-days of employment, Current CPR certification for State of Kansas or willing to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with a $0.50 cent match up to 10% of eligible wages!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Leave policy plus an average of 18 paid company holidays
• Birthday Leave

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