Position Title: Range Manager
Name of Ranch/Business: Navajo Agriculture Products Industry (NAPI)
Location: Farmington, NM
Position Description: Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Range Manager directly supervises and coordinates activities within the custom grazing project; this position performs research on range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage and livestock at NAPI.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the
position, but is not a comprehensive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agriculture, Agricultural
Business, Animal Science, Range Science and Management, or directly related discipline. - Three (3) years progressive experience in agri-business, agronomics, marketing, logistics, and
administering contracts, including supervisory experience in an agricultural environment.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agricultural Business, Agricultural
Economics, or directly related discipline.
Substitution:
- Five (5) years of FLSA exempt-level experience in agricultural business and management may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
Navajo Preference:
Navajo preference will be applied in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA), it
is Navajo Agricultural Products Industry’s (“NAPI”) goal and intention to strictly adhere to the NPEA in all employment practices and hire qualified Navajo Personnel for all positions. Tribal sovereignty support and Navajo preference initiatives are mandatory.
Language Requirements:
Required: Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This
includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present
information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, and co-workers.
Preferred: Bi-lingual (English/Navajo)
Responsibilities: The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent, and an employee may be directed to perform other
reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. NAPI reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and
responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this position description may be updated accordingly.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
General Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an ecological holistic pasture management program.
2. Develop, direct, and coordinate a rotational grazing program.
3. Develop, implement, and maintain an operating budget.
4. Develop, implement, and maintain an Annual Work Plan.
5. Oversee soil building strategies, tillage, irrigation, pasture seeding.
6. Oversight of infrastructure related to pasture program management.
7. Oversee daily movement of animals/fencing; herd/flock health; water/feed supplements.
8. Perform inventory management.
9. Coordinate pasture usage/management with farm operation.
10. Develop and implement soil conservation practices and recommendations on grazing pasture.
11. Manage pasture staff team and budget.
12. Manage livestock purchases and sales.
13. Oversee equipment and maintenance program.
14. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior; notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
15. Monitor animal care, maintenance, or breeding; or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done performed correctly.
16. Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
17. Train ranchers/customers about grazing practices.
18. Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
19. Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI)
20. Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.
21. Develop, implement, and maintain a nutrition and feed program for animals.
22. Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees’ time records, and animal treatment.
23. Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
24. Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.
25. Direct, coordinate and administer NAPI’s Grazing and/or Pasture program.
26. Communicate with the Feed Yard Manager, and the Operations Manager, on current and future capital expenditures, and the development and/or improvement of future and existing feedlot operations and procedures.
27. Regulate grazing, such as by issuing permits and checking for compliance with standards and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems to manage, improve, protect, and maximize the use of rangelands.
28. Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.
29. Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.
30. Study grazing patterns to determine the number and kind of livestock that can be most profitable grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.
31. Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.
32. Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements, such as fencing, corrals, tack
house, electrical lines, stock-watering reservoirs, and soil-erosion control structures.
33. Mediate agreements among rangeland users as to appropriate land use and management.
34. Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of
forage and livestock.
35. Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect, and improve the natural
resources of range lands and related grazing lands.
36. Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites.
37. Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.
38. Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.
39. Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities such as range reseeding.
40. Manage private livestock operations.
Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities
41. Manages and supervises the work unit in keeping with applicable laws and regulations; and NAPI’s
policies, guidelines, and Navajo affirmative action policies.
42. Leads, directs, and supervises reporting personnel including work procedures, workloads, and work schedules by directing the workflow in such a manner as to promote productive efficiency of employees.
43. Identifies the developmental needs of employees in department and coaches, mentors, trains, or otherwise
helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
44. Manages performance of assigned direct reports and others in the work unit; conducts employee performance reviews for assigned staff, properly documents corrective action, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions, and salary adjustments in accordance with NAPI policy.
45. Ensures a safe working environment, and oversees compliance with applicable OSHA and other laws, regulations, and work rules concerning environmental safety and health by employees; assists with accident/injury investigations as directed by the Safety or HR department.
46. Establishes an effective flow of communication and information to ensure that problems can be responsibly solved, and that support is provided to the staff as needed.
47. Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources as well as handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving conflicts or otherwise negotiating with others, and prepares reports of findings, in accordance with NAPI Policies & Procedures.
Other
48. Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy, and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
49. Provides information, guidance, and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients, and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.
50. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis.
51. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI.
Estimated Salary: Commensurate with Experience
For complete information please view the Official Job Description
Ranch Contact Name: Beulah John
Contact Information:
beulahj@navajopride.com || (505) 566-2600
Website: https://napi.navajopride.com/