Franklin County Farmer 2Available Title(s):565J-YNCSNPS - Farmer 2Business Title:Franklin County Farmer 2Employee Type:ClassifiedTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties: Operate farm and field equipment for the Regional Vegetable program. Responsible for maintenance of equipment and performing a variety of skilled duties such as planting, care, and harvesting of crops. Application of crop protection materials. Plant, fertilize, irrigate and record information to produce and process seeds and crops.Required Qualifications:Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience.• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate work activities in a timely and efficient manner.• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and essential software including word processing and spreadsheet applications.• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of hire.• Must be able and willing to travel with occasional overnight stays at alternative sites.• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, a Washington State Certified pesticide Applicator's License.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with field-based agricultural research.• Skills in collecting field data and associated computer use. Demonstrated effective communication skills.Additional Information:Area/College: WSU ExtensionDepartment Name: Ag & Natural ResourcesCity, State, Zip: Pasco, WA 99301Department Link: https://anr.cw.wsu.edu/Monthly Salary: Range $2,875 to $3,796 A-M |Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://https/app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28 or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.Find total compensation here: https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https3A2F2Fhrs.wsu.edu2Fmanagers2Frecruitment-toolkit2Ftotal-compensation2F&data=057C017Ccheryl.wolfe40atg.wa.gov7C8801aa2378ef4e4d917608dac8c2db257C2cc5baaf3b9742c9bcb8392cad34af3f7C07C17C6380430364784635047CUnknown7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn03D7C30007C7C7C&sdata=VuhT8yhPUKJWBy2BWqevMA1IRxFdiskQz4MhKOW8Kx2Bc*3D&reserved=0;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!r1b-SEnyTNJB_0TJKMGsbpkpsA2bGBvbeRlrVtqzvjBwUSFlxb7Oq9zFt8JztwI-Kiqs3l8I9zICFrzlyXxwlOHBLeLT$.Overtime Eligibility: Overtime EligibleFTE: 100%Position Type: This is a Permanent position.Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.Screening Begin Date: 12/18/2023Background 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 m