If you like living in a rural area, are community oriented and are looking for a company that can boast about the tenure of their people – if you have a strong background in quality assurance and food safety – then you need to consider this very stable, environmentally sound, well established, growth oriented and profitable company that is seeking to add an experienced Environmental Manager to the staff of one of the top pork producers in the United States.

Be advised:  This position is located in the Western Panhandle of Oklahoma at the company’s main processing facility.

Reasons Why this is a Great Job for the Right Person:

• One of the top pork producing company’s in the United States – with strong employee tenure.
• Very well established and financially strong company
• Food group is the Largest Division in the company
• Environmentally sound operations
• Growth company that is adding jobs
• Opportunities for persona l & professional growth
• Competitive salary, bonus, benefits & relocation assistance

SUMMARY:

• Provide technical leadership for  Management and Environmental Resource Management staff, determine agronomic land application rates, oversee the soil, crop, effluent and groundwater sampling and monitoring programs.
• Responsible for Nutrient Management planning and monitoring.
• Assure compliance with laws, permits and settlement agreements governing all areas of operations.
• Responsible for land application planning and pumping. Maintain close communication with  regulators, consultants and neighbors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and update Nutrient Utilization Plans (NUP) and / or Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) for multiple states.
• Analyze agronomic and environmental chemistry data, monitor nutrient levels in soils, effluent and groundwater by graphic and statistical methods. Calculate swine effluent land application volumes using agronomic rates.
• Analyze and make recommendations on Research & Development Area Research Projects. Oversee ongoing trials and design new trials based on operational and / or environmental emergent scenarios.
• Train, supervise and evaluate environmental management personnel in environmental and safety functions and maintain accurate related records. Training includes Environmental Sampling of Soils, Effluent and Groundwater according to specific State and Federal regulations.
• Conduct research on new technologies and practices.
• Assist Environmental Superintendents and Coordinators.
• Manage tenant farmer and landowner relations related to land application, including, but not limited to: lease payments; crop rotations; water use; weed and pest control; and timing of sampling and effluent applications.  Obtain and maintain records regarding crop yields, fresh water use and commercial fertilizer applied.
• Coordinate with State representatives and consultants regarding monitoring well and leak detection system sampling and wetting front testing project.
• Must have understanding of: research methodologies, laboratory analytical methods and equipment, nutrient management on agricultural land for sustainable agriculture and farming practices.
• Must possess a Crop Adviser Certification (American Society of Agronomy) or Technical Service Provider license (National Resource Conservation Service).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree from a four year university and five years experience in a related field; or Masters Degree with two years experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Degrees must being obtained in Agronomy, Ag Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biology or related field.
• Experience and/or training required on fertilization and irrigation practices with working knowledge of tractors and irrigation equipment.
• Must possess a Crop Adviser Certification or Technical Service Provider License

For More Details Contact:

Jim Hipkind
Continental Search
Phone: (800) 799-4520
Email: jim@consearch.com

Or Apply online: www.consearch.com