Agricultural Technician Supervisor - apply by May 30

Agricultural Technician Supervisor

Agronomy Trials Center Research & Extension Program

Dept. of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

Non-Exempt Contingent I - Contractual

An Agricultural Technician Supervisor is sought to provide support for the herbicide trial

activities conducted by the Agronomy Trials Coordinator. This program performs applied

research that provides educational information related to the weed control in agronomic

systems producing corn, soybean, winter wheat, and other crops of interest.

Duties include the supervision of assistant workers, establishing and planting plot areas,

maintaining plots and applying herbicide treatments according to established protocols,

collecting herbicide action field notes, harvesting plots during the growing season, collecting

plant samples per research protocols, sample processing and distribution. The individual will

work closely with Agricultural Experiment Station management and technical support located at

the various research centers comprising the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.

The successful applicant should have a research chemical applicator license

Familiarity with operation and minor maintenance of equipment used for the project including;

planter, combine, sickle mower, backpack sprayer.

Position requires the ability to lift and carry more than 40 pounds and a Class A Commercial

Ability to perform periodic work in inclement weather or dusty conditions.

High school diploma or GED and six (6) years’ experience in agricultural field work

Experience working with agronomic crops, including corn, wheat and soybean.

Bachelors’ degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, Biology or similar with at least two

Proficiency with managing and analyzing large datasets.

Application Procedure: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, a current

resume, and contact information for references. Applicants can apply for this position via the

Search Chair. Questions can be directed to Dr. Jason Wight, Coordinator

(jpwight@umd.edu). Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is identified.