Seed Orchard Specialist
Core
Operate and maintain seed processing equipment while managing pine seed orchard operations including grafting, pollination, and cone harvest.
Role type
Senior IC seed orchard specialist (forestry)
Builds
Genetically improved Southern Pine seed and seedlings
Domain
Forestry / Agriculture
Required skills
Mechanical troubleshooting, equipment operation (tractors, forklifts, UTVs), orchard management, grafting, controlled mass pollination, recordkeeping, budget planning, contract labor management
Preferred skills
Horticulture or forestry background, digital tool proficiency (Excel, Epicor), safety leadership
Technologies
Epicor, Excel, Word, Outlook
Responsibilities
Operate seed processing systems and heavy machinery; oversee orchard establishment, maintenance, and harvest; manage grafting and controlled mass pollination; maintain equipment and service records; supervise field crews; develop annual budgets and SOPs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
