Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Seasonal Agricultural Workers/Fruit IPM
Posting Number
23TM0122
Department
SEBS - RCE-Pest Management
Overview
The RCE Fruit IPM program is an educational/service program for commercial agriculture in New Jersey. Driven by environmental monitoring and field scouting, and relying on up-to-date research, the program strives to help growers produce high-quality fruit while minimizing inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers, and maximizing honey bee and pollinator health. The program seeks to optimize the use of reduced risk strategies, computerized phenology models of insects and diseases, mating disruption and other biological intensive management practices, and GIS technologies. The program works cooperatively with researchers, demonstrates new technologies, and measures the impact of reduced-risk IPM practices. The work is used to manage over $180 million of crop value, reduce the environmental impact of traditional agricultural systems, and minimize non-point source pollution.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Worker for the RCE Fruit IPM program. Under the guidance and direction of the Sr. Program Coordinator of the Fruit IPM program at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center off-campus farm, this position performs assistance to the IPM Program with field and laboratory work.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Responsible for regular data collection (1-2 times per week per site), identifying pest presence, identifying beneficial arthropods, completing IPM reports for participating growers, mapping pest presence, entering data into a database, the use of GPS receivers and GIS databases where appropriate, and plant tissue and soil sampling when needed.
- Field technicians will be working in commercial blueberry fields, vineyards, orchards, and/or with honeybees.
- Technicians may share duties on field research projects with entomology and plant pathology specialists.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week
40 or Less
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Position Salary
$15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent experience’.
Certifications/Licenses
- Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Competence in MS Excel and web-based Google software is helpful.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technicians should have coursework in environmental studies, agriculture, biology, chemistry, entomology, plant pathology, and/or GIS databases.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- During the growing season, technicians spend almost 100% of their time outside in field conditions.
Special Conditions
- Multiple vacancies available.
- Clean driving record.
Posting Details
Posting Open Date
02/24/2023
Posting Close Date
08/24/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Bridgeton, Hammonton, Flemington, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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