Forestry Nursery Operations Coordinator I

Location: Kirbyville, Texas; work is based at the Magnolia Springs Seed Orchard near Kirbyville, TX.

Salary: $5,083.34 per month.

Company

hirify.global is a public forestry agency within the Texas A&M University System focused on forest management and tree improvement programs.

What you will do

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily field activities for the agency's pine tree improvement program and three on-site Resource Specialists.
• Coordinate seed orchard activities with tree improvement staff in College Station and support related tree improvement operations.
• Administer contracts for orchard fertilization, cone and seed insect control, and cone harvesting.
• Oversee grafting, maintenance, breeding, progeny testing, site preparation, design, and planting for pine and hardwood seed orchards.
• Establish, maintain, and measure research plots across Texas while maintaining computer-based program records.
• Manage operational budgets, purchases, agency credit cards, equipment inventories, and routine maintenance of equipment, facilities, and vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences or five years of equivalent experience in an applied tree improvement program.
• Familiarity with agriculture, horticulture, or forest management.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of farming principles and working knowledge of grafting, pollination, seed collection, and test measurement.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, interpersonal, and personnel development skills.
• Ability to operate agricultural equipment including aerial lifts, tractors, trailers, and power saws; maintain computer-based tree improvement records; multitask; and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Nice to have

• Master of Science in Biological Sciences.
• Experience in an applied tree improvement program, including grafting and control pollination techniques.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups, plan and carry out programmatic tasks with minimal supervision, and manage budgets and equipment inventories.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Health and lifestyle programs, educational incentives, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Employment is full time and staff positions are security-sensitive, with a required criminal history investigation and credential verification.

Hiring process

• Upload a resume, cover letter, and transcript if applicable.
• Enter references in the secondary questionnaire section; certifications may also be uploaded.
• Employment is contingent on completion of the institution's credential verification and criminal history check.