About this Research Farm Manager 1 role at Louisiana State University
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Job Posting Title:
Research Farm Manager 1
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAG PL4 - Southeast - Hammond Research Station (Christine Coker (00290732))
Work Location:
Hammond New Experiment Sta. Office
Pay Grade:
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades
Job Description:
114580
RESEARCH FARM MANAGER 1
WS214 $33,946 - $60,861
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 04/10/2014
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To supervise activities on an experimental farming operation and perform managerial and administrative tasks in a research farm environment.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad review from research scientists or administrators.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct line over lower level research farm personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by emphasis on managerial tasks and technical complexity of research projects.
Differs from Research Farm Manager 2 by absence of responsibilities for managing a very large farm with diverse research programs and for exercising supervisory responsibility over lower level professional personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Supervises activities on an experimental farming operation.
Meets with farm administrators and/or research project leaders to discuss, plan and coordinate on-going or proposed projects in order to define tasks, personnel, equipment and supplies needed, scheduling, and methodology to avoid conflicts and resolve problems; recommends changes or modifications or experiments to save time, money and effort.
Keeps personnel records of time and attendance, approves or disapproves leave, accidents; assigns work, oversees accuracy and completeness of records completed by employees, trains employees, instructs employees in and supervises safety practices; completes accident reports.
Purchases supplies, equipment, tools and repairs; sees that animals and/or plants are cared for on a scheduled basis.
Maintains facilities, designs and directs construction or major repair projects by employees; operates, repairs and maintains equipment, grounds and buildings by completing wiring, carpentry, plumbing or similar repairs.
Performs comparable technical supervisory work in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agriculture engineering, etc.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience in research farming or in general farm management.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training which includes six semester hours per year in agricultural courses, agronomy, animal or plant science, agribusiness, or vocational agricultural education will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
Experience in crop or livestock farming will substitute for the required experience on the basis of eighteen months for one year of experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Location: Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LAMinimum Requirements: Four years of experience research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
Job Duties: Manages station operations including equipment maintenance, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and field support of research by faculty. Manages day-to-day activities of lower-level employees to execute their tasks. Design and implement irrigation for greenhouses and garden beds. Repair damaged irrigation pipes. Maintain motorized heavy equipment such as tactors, backhoe, and skid steer. Troubleshooting main irrigation pumps and routine inspection of pumps. (35%) Mixes and applies agricultural pesticides and plant fertilizers which include fungicide, herbicide, insecticide and liquid and/or granular fertilizers and irrigation in accordance with Federal and State label directions and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the university, the state, and the EPA. Teaches lower-level employees the proper application of these products and safety factors involved. Maintain chemical inventory and order as needed. (20%) Communicate with Research Associate, Resident Director, and research professionals to discuss, plan and coordinate the implementation of research projects. Instructs lower-level employees in implementing necessary tasks. Meet with faculty researches and associates to plan out new research projects or garden plantings. (20%) Works with staff to prepare research projects, maintain facilities and equipment, along with tasks such as pruning, weeding, mowing, irrigating, etc. Operates and sets field equipment to proper settings when working fields. (15%) Compiles lists of supplies, equipment and tools needed for research activities and purchases these items with approval from the Research Associate Coordinator and research faculty. (10%)
Wage Scale: Minimum - $22.52/hour; 1st Quartile - $27.03/hour; Midpoint - $31.53/hour; 3rd Quartile - $26.03/hour; Maximum - $40.53/hour. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No testing required.
Position is not eligible for remote employment.
Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
Application Deadline: 10/27/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Needed:
Agriculture, Farming, Farm Operations
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
October 14, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 28, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [email protected].
