Environmental Horticulture Program Manager

Environmental Horticulture Program Manager (Ornamental)

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Posting Information

Posting Number : PG193026EP

Internal Recruitment : No

Working Title : Environmental Horticulture Program Manager (Ornamental)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $115,000 - $130,000

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hours per week, with flexibility)

Job Location : 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 Environmental Horticulture Program (EHP) Manager position will coordinate research and pesticide registration activities on non-food, ornamental plant species.

Responsibilities include :

• Establishing research priorities via a biennial stakeholder priority-setting workshop.
• Overseeing the annual research program, developing research protocols, and assisting research cooperators.
• Interfacing with registrants, trade associations, and regulatory agencies.
• Reviewing field trial results and assessing data adequacy for regulatory actions.

Key Duties :

Environmental Horticulture Registration Support Research (40%) :

• Developing a robust field research program for pesticide registration.
• Drafting and finalizing research protocols.
• Assisting researchers and maintaining real-time project status.
• Reviewing and assessing data reports for compliance.
• Writing trial synopses and maintaining the EHP database.

Research Priority Setting (15%) :

• Managing the priority-setting process and establishing research priorities.
• Coordinating the IR-4 Environmental Horticulture Priority Setting Workshop.

Pesticide Company Interactions (15%) :

• Meeting with crop protection industry representatives to involve products in research.
• Tracking company submission targets and soliciting additional funding.
• Representing IR-4 at various meetings and conferences.

Continued Enhancement of Electronic and Data Systems (10%) :

• Cooperating with the IR-4 Technology Team to design efficient processes.
• Developing a user-centric database for stakeholder access to research.

Other Responsibilities (10%) :

• Coordinating activities with other IR-4 Project platforms.
• Providing accurate accountability information for grants and reports.
• Willing to travel for IR-4 meetings and other responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or related area with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science with 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications :

• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in teams.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications :

Three years of experience with Ornamental Horticulture crops.

Required License :

Valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 60 days of start.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date : 11 / 22 / 2023

Position Number : 00110507

Position Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1.00

Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

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, disability, or veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications.

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