(Full-time) Farm Lab Director

SALARY: $57,496.74 Annually
OPENING DATE: 02/20/19
CLOSING DATE: 04/06/1904:30 PM

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:	

Overview:
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River.

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Farm Lab Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the daily activities and operations of the District's Farm Lab. The incumbent supervises assigned staff and students in maintaining the grounds, animals, equipment, supplies, and resources for the Farm Lab and other assigned areas. The Farm Lab Director exercises responsibility for operational support functions requiring the use of initiative, organization and leadership skills, problem solving, excellent communication, and independent judgment in the processing of work through related to the District's Farm, Agriculture, and Horticulture programs. This job class requires extensive student, staff, faculty and public contact and occasional work during evenings, weekends, and other times outside normal operating hours. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

CLASSIFICATION:Range 15 on the Administrative Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPERVISOR: Dean of BAITS or Designee

BENEFITS:Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided.Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).This is a Classified Administrative position with a default CALPERS retirement.

Employees have the option to contribute to:

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans

Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Disability Income Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Only Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view theAdministrative Agreement - Appendix A.	

TYPICAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:	

TYPICAL DUTIES
Essential Functions:

Plans, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day activities and operations of assigned areas in agriculture, horticulture, heavy equipment, and natural resources.

Directs and supervises the work of others, including students; reviews, approves, and conducts performance appraisals; directs and participates in the selection, training, and development of staff.

Directs, coordinates, and participates in short-range and long-range work planning and strategic planning; conducts research to determine current effectiveness and identify future needs; prepares related reports and plans; and communicates findings and activities to management.

Operates and maintains various equipment used in farm operations, agriculture, and horticulture.

Performs a wide variety of maintenance, groundskeeping, and general functions at assigned sites within the District.

Works independently utilizing specialized knowledge and skills in farming, horticulture, and natural resources.

Develops and implements processes for accurate record keeping, maintenance, filing, retrieval, disposal, and security.

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of employees, students, vendors, contractors, volunteers, and others at assigned District sites.

Plans, supervises, and participates in daily operations at assigned lab sites.

Oversees instructional areas as assigned.

Coordinates with certificated staff in the instruction and training of students in assigned subject areas.

Ensures equipment, supplies, and materials for agriculture laboratories, including lab animals, are available and prepared for activities at college instructional sites.

Assists students in small groups or one on one in classroom, lab, and other instructional areas as assigned.

Ensures equipment is prepared and supplies are available for the Horticulture Department; maintains horticulture department facilities and resources between academic semesters.

Develops instructional strategies and methods designed to reinforce concepts and materials presented by certificated staff and ensures they are implemented effectively.

Provides supervision of the Farm Student Dormitory residents, including enforcing District policies and regulations.

Ensures farm animals are tagged, marked, tracked, and inoculated timely and accurately.

Oversees the advertising and selling of agricultural products in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Operates and ensures proper maintenance and functionality of various instructional and lab equipment, machines, and instruments.

Develops and implements procedures to maintain and monitor inventory levels of instructional supplies, lab supplies, parts, tools, equipment, and other materials and ensure proper storage, security, and distribution.

Maintains computerized records of expenditures, budget accounts, records, and running balances; performs necessary arithmetical computations.

Organizes tours of the farm laboratory areas for schools and other public visitations.

Participates in District committees as assigned.

Coordinates and participates in campus activities as assigned; hours and days will vary depending on seasonal needs at the farm facilities.

Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, and procedures of facilitating learning opportunities to assigned students and giving developmental instruction.

Budget management and procedures.

Record management and filing systems.

Principles and practices of administration, leadership, and supervision, including planning, organizing, assigning and reviewing work, performance appraisals, discipline, and employee selection and development.

Business English including proper grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.

Scientific methods, techniques, and practices.

Care and feeding of lab animals.

Planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting crops.

Weed and pest control methods, techniques, and practices.

Safe and proper operation and routine maintenance of lab equipment and machines including tractors, discs, planters, combines, cement mixers, power saws, and other equipment used in agriculture, farming, and horticulture.

Training and experience safely using and storing hazardous materials, pesticides, and chemicals in related area of assignment.

Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Ability to:

Plan, direct, and manage the activities of multiple projects.

Learn, interpret, and successfully apply district policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Enforce established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Effectively plan, organize and schedule work assignments.

Prioritize and appropriately schedule work load or tasks to meet established due dates.

Coordinate activities and maintain effective schedules of events.

Hire, evaluate, and supervise the work of project personnel.

Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, and take independent action for successful results.

Develop, prepare, and administer a program budget.

Plan and implement a program to effectively care for and feed lab animals.

Plan and implement a program to ensure effective operation and routine maintenance of farm equipment and tools.

Provide assistance as needed with spraying of pesticides of farm crops and plants.

Provide assistance as needed with planting, irrigating, and fertilizing crops.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Perform a variety of instructional assistance and support functions.

Plan and implement proper preparation, operation, maintenance, and demonstration of lab machinery, equipment, and materials.

Prepare and maintain accurate and up to date records, files, and other documentation.

Understand and carry out written and oral instructions independently.

Obtain a Pesticide Application's Certification within a specified period.

Safely and effectively perform required duties.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships others, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.

Work independently with little or no supervision.
	
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:	
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required:

Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in farm management.

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in agriculture or farm management-related fields.

Experience Required:

Two years of experience in farm management.
	
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:	

To be considered a candidate for an Administrative position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

Online Application with the following materials attached:

Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement

Current resume and/or placement file

College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:

After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.

Internal candidates must alsosubmit all required materials to be considered.

Candidate evaluations will not be considered.

Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.

Interviews will be by invitation only.

Interviews are held on campus. No Skype or Phone Interviews.

The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to initial interviews.

The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

New Administrative Appointments will be placed at the step 1 on the Administrative Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st of the following year if they have rendered 6 months of satisfactory service, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum fifth step.
Salary placement would only be negotiable if the candidate held the same position with another community college and step 2 or 3 would be the maximum considered depending on the number of years of service.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.	

For more information and to apply, visit: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/shastacc/default.cfm?action=jobbulletin&JobID=2328420





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