Job Description

Agriculture Farm Manager

• Provide oversight for the Tribe’s farm program including all farm acres, facilities, and cropping systems, consistent with the direction of Tribal Council.
• Function as part of the Tribal Government Leadership Team.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, educational institutions, and other partners in providing financial and other support for development and continued productivity of the Tribe’s farm program.
• Assure the establishment and sustainability of farmlands and farm systems, including associated woodlands, wildlife, recreation, water, and miscellaneous use areas of the farm.
• Develop and/or revise strategic, operational, and financial plans to conserve, develop, maintain, and use potential farmlands, especially to maintain and/or increase their intrinsic and economic values.
• Produce reports to meet the requirements of and obligations to funding agencies and other oversight entities; such reports may include environmental assessments, performance reports, plans, etc.
• Develop and implement annual budget; maintain program inventory
• Prepare reports and correspondence on technical items as requested.
• Supervise and assist field personnel in implementing field operations.
• Assist with Chemehuevi Indian Tribe’s events and activities, including other duties as assigned.

• Land management planning, supervisory, and financial management knowledge and experience.

• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal skills.

• High School Diploma or GED required, related college/certificate training preferred.

• Maintain a flexible schedule (including weekends, evenings, and split workdays (if applicable).
• You must hold a valid Driver’s License.
• Background-Check Required
• Must pass pre-employment Drug-screen.
• Must comply with Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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