Available Title(s):
1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:
Apiary Manager

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Maintain large number of honey bee colonies and manage all operations related to beekeeping and bee research based on the Pullman campus. The candidate will be directing and controlling many of the apiaries' daily operations, including managing bee colonies, assembling woodenware, operating forklifts, harvesting and extracting honey, and other tasks as needed for program operations. Qualified candidates must be available to travel to various apiary sites across Washington and some extended stays in California. Hours and schedules can range based on seasonal requirements. Including hours into late night/early morning; some weekends might be required.

We are looking for an individual who is organized and communicates well. The successful candidate will balance the requirements of colony management needed to assist research goals and maintain a modest research apiary program of around 150-200 honey bee colonies. The incumbent will supervise employees to assist in beekeeping duties; they will manage operations and services including financial planning, budgets, and allocation of resources. The successful candidate will also be working with employees in the field performing beekeeping duties. Good communication skills are key for interactions with stakeholders, land owners, students and PI's.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience managing a large number of bee hives (at least 50 hives)
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with people in a positive manner.
  
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license by the time of hire.
  
• Basic computer skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), internet searching, email communications, and Zoom virtual meetings
  
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs short distances without assistive tools
  
• Fine motor manipulation for safe handling of honey bees, including delicate pinching and using forceps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating forklifts or other industrial equipment
  
• Experience operating a larger vehicle with cargo and/or trailer
  
• Ability to operate vehicles using automatic and manual transmission, four-wheel drive.
  
• Demonstrated experience in a team leadership position
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• Additional beekeeping speciality experience including, but not limited to honey bee research, queen rearing, pollen trapping, monitoring, pest management,
  
• WA State pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA, 99163

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$4,508.00 - $6,767.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end in 2 (two) years from the start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by April 17 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Apiary-Manager_R-9212

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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