Director - Clean Plant Center Northwest - Washington State University : Job Details

Director - Clean Plant Center Northwest page is loadedDirector - Clean Plant Center NorthwestApply locations Prosser, WA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-13414

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Summary of DutiesThe Director will manage the day-to-day aspects of the Clean Plant Center Northwest ( CPCNW ), including supervision of line staff and assigning duties and responsibilities as required. The incumbent will make decisions regarding annual budgeting and expenditure, seeking to increase and diversify center revenue while serving the National Clean Plant Network ( NCPN) and Washington State University ( WSU) Land Grant missions. They will facilitate contractual services and ensure their completion, with responsibility for program operations and administration, and ensure the highest standard of plant material produced, following CPCNW Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs).

Finally, the incumbent will represent the interests of the CPCNW and WSU to external stakeholders including propagators, growers, and state and federal regulators, and will assist with NCPN program coordination, education and outreach activities.

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This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.Monthly Salary: $6,493.05 - $10,155.80 | Commensurate with experience and qualificationsIn accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences, or Horticulture

• Experience with state/federal plant regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of perennial propagation and cropping systems.

• Budget and fiscal management experience.

• Expertise in plant virology

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Clean Plant Center NorthwestLocation: Prosser, WAApplication Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.1) Resume2) Cover LetterExternal candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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