Title:
570F-YN_CS_NPS - Agricultural Research Technologist 2

Business Title:
Greenhouse Specialist

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:
Classified

Job Family:
Civil Service and Non-Permanent - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Greenhouse Specialist (Agricultural Research Technologist 2) position serves as a skilled technical specialist supporting journey-level research and investigative duties under technical direction to support studies concerning biological, chemical and physical sciences as applied to agriculture. This position is responsible for managing the Greenhouse systems, the operation of the Growth Chambers and pest control.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in the applied, biological, chemical, physical OR agricultural sciences, AND one year of experience as an Agricultural Research Technologist 1; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of greenhouse environments.
  
• Ability to have or obtain at the time of hire a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
  
• Ability and willingness to be on call for emergencies.
  
• A Washington State Public Operator pesticide applicators license is required or must be obtained within 6 months from hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research greenhouse and growth chamber experience.
  
• Experience operating motor vehicles, forklift and skid steer.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Agricultural Research Center

Department Name:

CAHNRS Plant Growth Facilities

City, State, Zip:

Pullman WA 99164

Department Link:

https://pgf.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Range 40, $3,246.00 - $4,324.00 (A - M). Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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 classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.

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

FTE: 100%

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin January 23, 2023.

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: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for 3 professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

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/Greenhouse-Specialist_R-8314

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

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