Position Title: Property Manager – Flying D Ranch
Name of Ranch/Business: Flying D Ranch – Turner Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT
Position Description:
TURNER RANCHES SUMMARY
Turner Ranches are collectively known as the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world. We stand at the forefront of research, innovation, conservation, and production in the bison industry.
The mission statement: To manage Turner Lands in an economically sustainable and environmentally sensitive manner while promoting the conservation of native species and habitats” directs our balanced stewardship of the land while integrating conservation and commerce.
We are passionate about improving land health and diversity through regenerative grazing practices and conservation management. Our ranches are a model of sustainable ranching practices throughout the western United States. Low-stress livestock handling is an important component of how we promote the ethical and moral treatment of our animals. Our diverse team consists of veterinary, wildlife biology, ecology, range management, ranch management and hospitality professionals who provide a unique balance of knowledge and insight into the stewardship of our properties. We provide an atmosphere where employees can grow and progress through work experience, training and community involvement.
If you are passionate about sustainable ranching and conservation, come help us make a difference and be part of something great!
LOCATION SUMMARY
The Flying D Ranch, comprising 113,613-acres in the Gallatin and Madison Valleys and foothills of southwest Montana, is one of the largest contiguous ranches in Montana. The Flying D is managed within the context of the greater Turner mission, producing bison, farming, and outfitting revenue while providing critical wildlife habitat and migratory corridors. The ranch provides a variety of year-round recreational opportunities for the Turner family and guests.
Operations Summary
The Flying D Ranch operations include an extensive rangeland bison operation of approximately 2,000 breeding females, a Management-Intensive Grazing (MIG) operation to grow and/or grass-finish bison, an on-ranch grain-finished bison operation with a capacity of 1,400+ head, and a farming operation encompassing approximately 2,500 acres, 1,500 irrigated and the balance in dryland.
The Flying D Ranch markets bison through Turner Enterprises supply chain, through a mixture of grass finished and grain-finished outlets. A current initiative is to grow the ranch’s bison and farming operations concurrently to a more regenerative model.
The Flying D ranges from steep timberland on the south end, to rolling meadows in the central portion, to high-rolling bench topography on the north end. The Flying D harbors an abundance of species, including all large North American mammals. The ranch is home to established populations of mule deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Rocky Mountain gray wolf, Shiras moose, pronghorn antelope, black bear, mountain lions and badgers, among others. The Flying D ranch supports native trout fisheries and offers world-renown trophy hunting opportunities.
The Ranch headquarters is in Gallatin Gateway, 12 miles southwest of Bozeman, Montana. Gallatin Gateway has a K-8 school which has an average class size of ~20 students. Gallatin Valley’s population is >100K and has all essential services available.
Qualifications:
Core Competencies:
- Dynamic Leadership
- Extreme Ownership
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Team Building and Alignment
- Range Livestock, Farming and Livestock Finishing Production emphasizing Animal Welfare and Excellence in Stockmanship
- Management of complex landscapes and organizations
- Visionary Thinker and Communicator
COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
Job Specific Competencies:
- Leadership of multiple supervisors
- Positive representation of a high-profile ranch operation to the community (contractors, customers, agencies, etc.)
- Able to effectively promote a team environment and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative manner.
- Broad experience managing livestock in extensive and remote ranching locations using excellent Stockmanship.
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently at remote locations with minimal supervision, assistance or resources.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Education: Graduate degree preferred; minimum of undergraduate degree in natural resource management, business, agriculture, animal science, rangeland ecology, wildlife ecology, or related field.
Minimum experience: 5 years directly-related experience, including budgetary responsibilities, and leadership and supervision of operational programs that demonstrate an ability to establish and perpetuate a positive team effort.
Specific Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to safe ride ATVs/UTVs for ranch operations and herding bison.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with ability to apply relationship skills, diplomacy, and common sense/wisdom to a wide variety of problem-solving situations.
- Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Suite of programs, specifically: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze challenges and opportunities and make sound recommendations and decisions.
- Must be able to perform required duties in a safe and self-reliant manner.
- Must be willing and able to perform manual as well as administrative tasks.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; works well alone.
- Project Management – Coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress; Ability to meet deadlines
- Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
- Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Communication – Effectively communicates through verbal, written, and electronic forms.
- Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments; Represents the ranch and TEI in a professional and respectful manner.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Wears appropriate PPE.
- Wilderness First Aid certification.
Responsibilities:
Turner Enterprises is seeking a property manager who is passionate about, and experienced in, applying innovative ranching principles and practices (including regenerative agriculture and holistic management) to increase profitability, promote biodiversity, enrich soils, improve watersheds, and enhance whole ecosystem function. The successful manager will lead and develop a team dedicated to integrating a progressive and profitable agricultural operation into a largely wild landscape.
The Flying D Ranch Property Manager (Manager) is based at the Flying D Ranch. The Manager oversees Flying D Ranch facilities, infrastructure, and equipment, and coordinates and leads all ranch operations and activities.
This is a working manager position.
The Manager will work closely with Flying D Ranch staff, the TEI Bozeman office (VP of Ranch Operations, Director of Ranch Operations, Endangered Species Director, Wildlife Director, Aquatics Biologist, and Veterinarian), and the other TEI ranch managers. The Manager will interact with ranch guests, including the Owner and family, the TEI Atlanta office (CEO, CFO, CAO, Controller, Human Resources and Risk Management), and outside legal counsel and consultants. The Manager will report to the Director of Ranch Operations.
Estimated Salary: TBD
To Apply: For more information, and to apply online, visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/.
Ranch Contact Name: Jeremy Gingerich || (406) 581-0875 || jeremy.gingerich@retranches.com
Job Flyer: 2021-POSTING-Flying-D-Ranch-Property-Manager.pdf