Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP004948P
Position Title	Farm Operations Foreperson
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	Palouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	The foreperson performs general farm support duties in regards to research, including operating farm equipment; assisting with all agronomic practices associated with dryland farming and research plot land preparation, maintenance and harvest; and assisting with equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The foreperson also assists in processing foundation seed including cleaning, treating and packaging seed. The Farm Operations Foreperson is also responsible for maintaining the appearance of the farms and will occasionally assist with livestock operations.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/palouse-research-extension-and-education-center

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Experience employing dry land farming practices Experience handling and applying pesticides according to safety guidelines
Required Education	None
Required Other	Must be able to acquire a pesticide applicators license if not already licensed within 90 days from start date
Additional Preferred	Minimum of six years agriculture related experience preferred or four years of education in a related field and two years experience in agriculture Must be able to safely operate all agriculture equipment relevant to dry land farming such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, combines, tillage equipment, grain drills, manure spreaders, skid-steer loaders, forklift, trucks, research plot equipment, livestock trailers, ATVs, pickups, and other motorized vehicles
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$18.22 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	Uncertain
Posting Date	07/21/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	First consideration date for receipt of applications is August 4, 2025. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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