Member Certification Manager jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Manager, State Seed Certification Service

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide leadership in conducting the operation of the Seed Certification Service for the State of Wyoming; evaluate seed varieties for Wyoming producers. Manage business plans, budget, fee schedules and staff.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook.  Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure. 

This position involves on-call status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to areas of production to conduct field inspections for conformance to federal and state regulations relative to variety characteristics, noxious weeds, diseases and insects; approve or reject field.
• Manage and hire staff and interns.  Provide training and supervision.
• Develop and manage business plan and budget as well as accounting procedures to comply with University regulations.
• Maintain and update fee schedules.
• Maintain data on crop characteristics and performance to ensure stable seed supply for producers.
• Print certification tags, initiate and process certification forms, schedule field trips and collect fees for services rendered.
• Design and conduct field plot research to evaluate performance of dry bean and forage grass varieties under soil, climatic and management conditions; analyze performance differences; interpret and publish results.
• Compile an inventory of growers and available certified seed; publish data early in the "Wyoming Certified Seed Directory."
• Serve as a resource specialist to plan, develop and provide information on proper variety selection, cultural practices and benefits of using certified seed. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Train and supervise assistants to provide field inspections.
• Represent the Wyoming certification program at national meetings and serve the national organization.
• Develop budget recommendations and monitor expenditures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Quantity of Work
• Initiative
• Independence
• Judgment
• Developing Organizational Talent

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree

Experience:  2 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 10 years experience

Knowledge of:

• Agronomy, crop science or related principles, theory, and practices. 
• Plant diseases and insect impact to plant species. 
• Applicable University, state and federal laws, regulations and policies including those governing seed certification. 
• Seed testing, including standard purity and germination tests. 
• Supervisory methods, concepts and techniques. 
• Field testing to determine varieties of crops. 
• Statistical research methods. 

Skills and Abilities to:

• Effectively communicate with others, including industry representatives, agricultural agencies, farmers and vendors. 
• Interpret and follow applicable laws, regulations and procedures. 
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel. 
• Identify seed problem(s). 
• Travel to various locations for conducting field testing and inspections. 
• Conduct field plot research, interpret, analyze, report and publish findings. 
• Process certification forms and tags. 
• Maintain records and an inventory of growers and available certified seeds. 
• Publish certified seed availability data in accordance with the Wyoming Certified Seed Directory. 
• Collect and record fees. 
• Provide information as a resource on planning, developing and preparing proper seed variety selection including promoting the benefits of certified seed usage. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/06/2023 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/