Position Title: Ranch Manager
Name of Ranch/Business: HCG Lavaca Properties
Location: Lavaca County, Texas
Position Description:
The family has recently acquired a family-owned ranch comprised of ~1,600 acres in Lavaca County, Texas. The ranch will initially focus on hunting (deer, dove and duck) and livestock (cattle), and potentially equine at a later date. In addition to overseeing the recreational hunting and for-profit livestock efforts, the candidate would also be in charge of overseeing various improvements on the property such as roads, blinds/fences, and the construction of numerous structures (shooting range, carport, tanks, manufactured home pads, barn, etc.). The family is
seeking a highly motivated full-time manager that can meet the below qualifications and requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience leading all business and operational aspects of a cattle operation
- Work directly with owner on major management decisions
- Knowledge and experience of white-tail deer management and hunting
- Knowledge and experience with waterfowl and dove management and hunting
- Knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of ranch equipment and vehicles
- Local relationships (in Hallettsville, Yoakum, Shiner, Victoria, Morales, etc.) is a plus
- Physically capable of meeting all ranch work needs
- Bachelor degree in a related field or extensive field experience
- Strong written communication skills (text, email)
- Good attitude and work ethic · Basic computer Skills (Microsoft excel, word, email, etc.)
- Resume and numerous references
- Valid driver license
- United States citizen
Responsibilities:
- Manage every aspect of the property from a profit driven perspective. This includes wildlife, livestock, heavy equipment, construction and maintenance.
- Start and manage a profitable cattle operation
- Manage all aspects of deer hunting: Survey and judge deer; maintain all kill records; complete all reporting to State; keep all feeders full; keep all blinds in good condition; perform occasional guided hunts; perform/coordinate game cleaning and processing
- Manage all aspects of dove and duck hunting: Manage the construction and ongoing maintenance of all habitat enhancement; maintain all duck blinds; scout birds during the week; perform some guided hunts and perform/coordinate game cleaning and processing
- Manage all aspects of predator control
- Manage vendors, temporary labor and other personnel as needed
- Keep all equipment and grounds well maintained
- Monitor construction of various property improvements
- Keep in touch with neighbors, local community, and law enforcement officials
- Generate monthly financial/operational reports
- Yearly vendor/employee and operation review
Estimated Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Annual Bonus
- Benefits
- Livestock Profit sharing to be discussed
- 2-bedroom manufactured home
- Work truck
To Apply: If interested in pursuing this ground floor opportunity to manage a newly acquired ranch, please send
resume and cover letter to contact below.
Ranch Contact: Human Resources || HCGLavacaProperties@gmail.com