This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4087871Join EarthOptics as a Field Group Lead!

　　Our mission is simple: Revolutionize sustainable agriculture to do morewith less.

　　EarthOptics tools help farmers and ranchers to sustainably increasetheir yields and feed the growing world through all things soil. Withproprietary proximal sensor technologies and machine learning, we createaccurate and real-time maps with fewer samples in less time, ultimatelysaving our end users money, time, and resources.

　　We are a growing, distributed company with a passion for soil health,innovative technologies, and supporting all within the food value chain.We are currently \90 individuals spread across 31 states, from allwalks of life, industries, and experiences. We are deeply focused onbuilding the future of AgTech and sustainability, and helping the worldto see soil differently.

　　Our Field Group Lead will join our Field Operations team to impact ourmission through both people manager and individual contributorresponsibilities. We have certain criteria across all our hires atEarthOptics, no matter the position or team. Regardless of the role, ourteam embraces learning, craves collaboration, and is driven by afast-paced environment. If you resonate with our values and goals, weencourage you to applyeven if you don\'t meet every requirement. Youcould be the perfect fit for this role or future opportunities.

　　The digs:

　　Job Type: Full-time, exempt.

　　Work Location: This is a remote position, for anyone that is authorizedto work in the United States, and currently resides in the UnitedStates. Preference for candidates based in the Midwest of the UnitedStates.

　　Travel: Occasional travel, up to 25-40%

　　Compensation: \$54,000 to \$72,000 annually

　　*Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location,job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.EarthOptics uses compensation regions that vary depending on location,so ask your recruiter to share more about the specific salary range foryour preferred location during the hiring process.

　　What youll cultivate as a Field Group Lead: (Your responsibilities)

　　Maintain record of current locations of Field Teams/Individuals andassociated vehicles and equipment.

　　Manage the day-to-day functions of the Field Technicians with assistancefrom Field Operations leadership

　　Maintain accountability for field technicians delivering quality work inadherence to designated protocols, on schedule, and budget.

　　Partner with the SVP of Operations, Field Resource Manager, FieldBusiness Manager, and/or Program Managers to develop, optimize, andconvey schedules, processes, and best practices for individual fieldtechnicians.

　　Evaluate direct report travel arrangement mets and ensure they adhere topolicy and budget.

　　Promptly review submitted hours, ensure overtime hours are explicitlyapproved and/or directed in writing and in adherence to budget andschedule, and approve in advance of payroll processing deadline.

　　Conduct quarterly annual performance assessments and coordinate withleadership in determining corrective action, recognition, and learningand development needs.

　　Serve as the first point of contact for field technicians experiencingissues with equipment problems or breakage.

　　Provide advice and problem-solving support for field technicians.Elevate critical and recurring issues to leadership to collaborate indeveloping solutions.

　　Help to onboard, train, and coordinate in-field training for new fieldtechnicians.

　　Ensure field technicians receive adequate training and continuallyevaluate its effectiveness.

　　Support Field Operations departmental hiring, training, disciplining,and offboarding of employees.

　　Coordinate new customers and protocols with Program Managers and moni orthe correct protocol usage.

　　Work with Field Resource Manager and Inventory & Asset ManagementCoordinator to ensure the scheduled maintenance of vehicles, side bysides, ATVs, and trailers to ensure longevity and compliance.

　　Take on high-profile projects, demonstration plots, key influencers,etc.

　　Work with leadership to develop and promote best business and safetypractices and ensure appropriate use of company funds.

　　Practice and encourage the cultural concepts and values of EarthOptics:autonomy and accountability, information and intent, and recognition andrespect.

　　Occasional travel, sometimes on short notice, to support FieldTechnicians, conduct soil sample collection at field sites duringhigh-volume periods, and document new protocols and procedures.

　　Are you our soil-mate? Youll bloom in this role if you have experiencein: (Your qualifications)

　　2+ years of progressive work experience.

　　Previous supervisory experience and proven ability to motivate andmanage distributed teams.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.

　　Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

　　Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

　　Ability to learn and use new technologies.

　　Proficient with Google Suite and Slack.

　　Ability to do physical work in outdoor environments, e.g. collectingsoil samples, loading and unloading equipment.

　　Ability to li