Horticulture/Forestry Specialist

This position supports the research and outreach missions of the UW Peninsular Ag Research Station by maintaining plant production, record keeping, and maintenance to ensure operational efficiencies. This position will work collaboratively with station staff and researchers to produce and study various horticultural crops including apples, cherries, and grapes, among others. In addition, this person will act as a resource for commercial and noncommercial growers by supporting the commercial pest scouting program and conducting educational outreach for various audiences.

• Performs all necessary snow removal duties in the winter

• Coordinates the spacing of plants, shrubs, trees, and ground cover to ensure proper growth

• Serves as a horticultural expert and consultant to internal and external stakeholders

• Designs and implements pest and disease scouting program of commercial and research fruit plantings

• Develops, coordinates and executes spraying programs for fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide applications

• Maintains and evaluates hardscape maintenance

• Maintains inventory data for assigned area including tagging, insect monitoring, and planting and moving

• Coordinates the planting, sowing, fertilization, trimming, watering, and spraying of assigned areas

UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station

The anticipated rate for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

• Knowledge of various horticultural crops
• Experience managing horticultural crops
• Experience with entomology, plant pathology, or integrated pest management

• Experience designing and implementing a pest management program
• Experience with public speaking
• Experience managing tree fruit

H.S. Diploma Preferred

Click on the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s). This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial background check, as well as a subsequent check every four years. As a limited appointee, this role must also self-report any criminal arrests, charges, or convictions.

Normal hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.

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