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Posting Number | PG193026EP |
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Internal Recruitment | No |
Working Title | Environmental Horticulture Program Manager |
Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience |
Work Schedule | Monday - Friday (40 hours per week, with flexibility) |
Job Location | Raleigh, NC |
Department | IR-4 Project |
About the Department | The IR-4 Project is a national Federal/State partnership research program to assist farmers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, ornamentals, and other specialty crops by facilitating registration of safe and effective chemical and bio-based pest management products. The IR-4 Project is needed because the crop protection industry focuses their research efforts on major crops such as corn, soybean, and cotton that provide the companies adequate return on their development investment. Without IR-4, farmers of specialty crops would only have access to a few crop protection products to protect their crops. IR-4 Project Headquarters provides national leadership, coordination and regulatory compliance for the IR-4 Project research activities performed by approx. 120 scientists at over 20 public sector research farms and four analytical laboratories throughout the United States. |
Essential Job Duties | The IR-4 Project Environmental Horticulture Program (EHP) Manager position will be tasked to coordinate research and pesticide (bio-based and chemical) registration activities on non-food, ornamental plant species within the IR-4 Project. Specifically, this position will direct:
This position is aligned with the IR-4 Project mission to facilitate regulatory approval of sustainable pest management technology for specialty crops including ornamental crops and other environmental horticulture uses. Reporting to the Executive Director, the key duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Environmental Horticulture Registration Support Research (40%): Working with the IR-4 Regional Field Coordinators, IR-4 Project Biologists and others, develop a robust field research program that develops efficacy and/or phytotoxicity data to support the registration of pesticides (bio-based, chemicals or emerging technologies) to answer stakeholder driven priority research projects.
Research Priority Setting (15%): Working with the IR-4 Regional Field Coordinators, IR-4 Project Biologists, IR-4 Operations team and others manage the priority setting process and establish research priorities for the Environmental Horticulture Program. Activities include:
Pesticide company interactions (15%):
Communication/Outreach Support (10%):
Continued Enhancement of Electronic and Data Systems (10%):
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Other Responsibilities | Other responsibilities as assigned include, but are not limited to (10%):
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Minimum Education and Experience |
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Other Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
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Valid NC Driver's License required | Yes |
Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Job Open Date | 11/22/2023 |
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Anticipated Close Date | Open until filled. |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Contact Information for Professional References. |
Position Number | 00110507 |
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Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 |
Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Mandatory - Medical Emergencies |
Department ID | 110313 - IR-4 Project |
AA/EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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