Agricultural and Natural Resources Management
Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management for agricultural and natural resources functions and centers. Responsible for the overall success of research, education, and outreach programs within the assigned area. Provides strategic expertise and guidance and has increased accountability. Management level roles have the management and development of people as a major accountability and have direct reports. This role accomplishes goals through overseeing their areas of responsibility, planning, managing resources, prioritizing, and directing the responsibilities of employees.
Typical Functions
Typical functions are listed within the level descriptors below and are examples of work performed by positions in the level and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Some duties may overlap levels; however, the preponderance of the work will be assessed when assigning positions to the specific levels.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Listed below are the minimum requirements for this role. KSAs will become more advanced as the level increases and will vary depending on the requirements of the position.
- Knowledge of agricultural and outreach operations.
- Communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to direct operations, plan projects, assess feasibility, and coordinate resources.
- Ability to manage budgets, evaluate needs, and allocate resources.
- Ability to manage personnel.
Level Descriptions
Agricultural and Natural Resources Management 1
- Provides operational management to an educational/agricultural center.
- Manages personnel, including supervision, training of staff, scheduling, and performance management.
- Manages center budgets, expenses, and capital improvements.
- Manages facilities associated with agricultural research including maintenance and supply orders.
- Implements educational programs.
- Performs routine maintenance as needed to ensure compliance with safety policies.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification/License
Applicable certification may be preferred.
Market Range: MR13
Agricultural and Natural Resources Management 2
- Provides administrative, programmatic, and operational leadership to programs and centers.
- Manages agricultural operations, facilities, and lands.
- Sets the strategic direction of the unit/center.
- Coordinates and prioritizes resources.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and safety regulations.
- Responsible for external partnerships, building community relationships, and acting as a liaison with local, state, and federal stakeholders.
- Assists with long-term planning, development, and implementation of research programs.
- Coordinates and directs personnel.
- Oversees and directs large-scale programs.
- Participates in strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Oversees and leads marketing, communications, and promotions of programs and centers.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification/License
Applicable certification may be preferred.
Market Range: MR15
AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3
- Directs the business operations, facility, budget, programming, and personnel of a center with multiple diverse functional areas.
- Sets the strategic direction of the center.
- Oversees capital projects, develops budgets and priorities for capital outlay.
- Plans and prioritizes resources, programs, and farm operations.
- Responsible for external partnerships including cultivating philanthropic donors.
- Responsible for long-term planning, business development and management.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of relevant management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification/License
Applicable certification may be preferred.
Market Range: MR16
Effective Date: August 1st, 2024
