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This page was last updated on  11/12/2009

 

 

 

11-12-09   SWEET LANE NURSERY                 Location: Santa Rosa, CA 

Sweet Lane Nursery, a beautiful 10 acre wholesale nursery sitting on 48 acres at the base of Sonoma Mountain, is looking to hire a company manager experienced in the day-to-day operations. With a staff of 12 people, Sweet Lane specializes in specimen plant material and we are looking for a talented individual with nursery and managerial experience of 5-10 years to take charge of the nursery and help formulate future growth. Being bilingual (Spanish & English) is essential. Marketing and sales experience are also required.

Please send resumes to info@randrpro.com

We are looking to fill this position by the first of the year. Salary is negotiable and will involve incentives based on future growth.

 

Sweetlane Wholesale Nursery 
 6652 Petaluma Hill Road
Santa Rosa, CA  95404
Phone: 707-792-5008
Fax: 707-792-5010

 

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CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS

POSITION DUTY STATEMENT

 

WORKING TITLE OF POSITION

 Native Plant Propagation Specialist-ARRA

REPORT UNIT

            6603

DIVISION/BRANCH OR CENTER

Los Padres Service District

LOCATION

San Luis Obispo

 

CLASS TITLE

POSITION NUMBER

EFFECTIVE DATE

Special Corpsmember

532-603-6666-970

11-5-2009

 

 

 

Number

Direct

Supervision

Classification

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number

Indirect

Supervision

Classification

 

PSCW

 

Conservationist II

 

Effective on the date indicated, the employee performs the following duties and responsibilities assigned to the position identified above.

(Relative time Required)

Indicate %

(Brief description of important duties.  Group duties in numbered paragraphs.  Use additional sheets if necessary.)

           100%

Will work under the direction of Fish Habitat Specialist and PSCW Dept. on the San Luis Obispo County Native Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Project (NPPP).

            

Will work under the direction of Fish Habitat Specialist in support of NPPP to organize and facilitate a work plan to start up a working native plant propagation nursery.  This may include but not limited to:

·        Order materials for greenhouse restoration and propagation supplies

·        Direct greenhouse repairs and consult with colleagues on propagation design needs

·        Irrigation installation

·        Collect and plant native seed and cuttings

             

Manage all facets of day to day operations of nursery which may include: 

·        Directing CCC corpsmembers

·        Irrigation maintenance

·        Greenhouse maintenance

·        Compost/soil maintenance

·        Plant maintenance

 

Strive to achieve deliverable goals outlined in the ARRA Funded San Luis Obispo County Native Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Project

 

Train Corpsmembers in proper native plant propagation techniques

               

Attend Stakeholder meetings, attend trainings, classes and conferences as needed, participate in CCC sponsored activities such as Unity Days, community meetings, Banquets, etc…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9-17-09        LOCATION: CORNELIUS, OREGON                                                          

Job Title: Crop Consultant

Contact info

Bruce Wendland

bruce.wendland@cpsagu.com

fax: (503)640-5973

PO Box 544 Hillsboro OR 97123

 

Description

Develop working relationships with growers in the local area.  Provide agronomic recommendations on crops that include but not limited to Crop Protection Products, Fertility Programs, and Soil Amendments.  Service the grower’s requirements that may include soil sampling, applications of soil amendments, research plot work and collection of Yield Data.

 

Qualifications

·         Agricultural based experience

·         Strong understanding of agronomic crop growing practices

·         Existing sales experiences a plus

·         Current consultant license

·         Valid Oregon Drivers License with good driving record

·         Be able to perform physical tasks in a field environment

·         Able to operate an ATV

 

Salary/Benefits- Negotiable

 

 

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8-25-09  HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE        

Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager Position available in Wamego, Kansas:  Highland Community College is seeking a Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager at its center n Wamego, Kansas.  The successful candidate will teach in introductory course(s) in Viticulture and manage the College’s newly created 2-acre instruction/research vineyard.  Other teaching is possible depending on the candidate’s degree.

Requirements:  Candidates with a Viticulture degree are preferred, but persons with degrees in agriculture, biology, chemistry, or botany and an interest in Viticulture are encouraged to apply.  Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s accepted.  Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.

Application Process:  To apply, request an application packet from HCC Human Resources, 606 W. Main, Highland, KS 66035; 785-442-6010; egronniger@highlandcc.edu .  Please indicate if you would like the application sent via email or through the postal service.

Highland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

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