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Farmer 5

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

April 28, 2026

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Available Title(s):

565M-YNCSNPS - Farmer 5

Business Title:

Farmer 5

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU-USDA cooperative agricultural research farm specializing in plant genetic resource production, including grass, pulse, bean, and horticultural crops and related species. You oversee daily field operations supporting research, including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest management, harvesting, grain handling, and storage. You supervise and schedule assigned personnel, equipment operators, and seasonal labor, exercising independent judgment in staffing, workflow, and resource allocation to meet research objectives and production timelines.

You participate in the planning and execution of regeneration trials, including plot layout, treatment applications, data collection, and the maintenance of accurate records for research, time, and costs. You manage farm equipment and facilities, coordinate preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, and provide input on capital improvements and major funding expenditures. You assist with short- and long-range operational and fiscal planning, ensure compliance with University, USDA, ARS, and regulatory requirements, and represent the University by coordinating with federal partners and external stakeholders to support successful research outcomes.

Washington State University is hiring for two positions, one located in Pullman, WA, and one located in Central Ferry, WA.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

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