Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Agriculture Manager
Closing Date: 06/24/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-550
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Five Service Center
Location: 3456 W. Casa Blanca Road
City: Bapchule, AZ
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $56,957.
00 - $83,957.
00 Salary
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Agriculture Manager is responsible for managing Agriculture Project operations to ensure district members
receive adequate assistance in the operation of their gardens and farmed lands and is responsible for keeping the
District Agriculture Committee informed of Project operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Schedule equipment use to perform custom work (tillage, planting and harvesting) for district members who
elect to participate in the Agriculture Project with their gardens, pasture, and farmed lands.Assist in promoting Tribal Agriculture programs Within the district and from time to time may perform tillage
work for local schools.Supervise staff assigned to the Agriculture Project and may provide training for staff in farm equipment
operation, tillage of lands, and maintenance of equipment as needed.Assist district members in the promotion and marketing of their agriculture production (grains, hay,
vegetables, and livestock).Responsible for keeping the Agriculture Committee informed on operations of the Agriculture Project and
provide monthly written and oral reports on progress, problems, and other projects/programs relating to the
Project that would bene?t district members.Responsible for working with Tribal, State and Federal on-the-job training programs for the staff of the
Agriculture Project.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Considerable knowledge of agriculture economic and marketing procedures.
Knowledge and/or familiar with Tribal and BIA Realty procedures for land leasing.
Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community.Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to demonstrate competency in ?nancial and program planning.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials
and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Agriculture, Business, Economics or a closely
related ?eld and a minimum of ?ve (5) years experience in farm management and which included a minimum
of one (1) year supervisory experience; Or0 High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years experience working in an Ag related ?eld which include
farm management; and which includes one (1) year supervisory experience.
0 Bachelor degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designee
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and longer term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 06/24/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-550
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Five Service Center
Location: 3456 W. Casa Blanca Road
City: Bapchule, AZ
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $56,957.
00 - $83,957.
00 Salary
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Agriculture Manager is responsible for managing Agriculture Project operations to ensure district members
receive adequate assistance in the operation of their gardens and farmed lands and is responsible for keeping the
District Agriculture Committee informed of Project operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Schedule equipment use to perform custom work (tillage, planting and harvesting) for district members who
elect to participate in the Agriculture Project with their gardens, pasture, and farmed lands.Assist in promoting Tribal Agriculture programs Within the district and from time to time may perform tillage
work for local schools.Supervise staff assigned to the Agriculture Project and may provide training for staff in farm equipment
operation, tillage of lands, and maintenance of equipment as needed.Assist district members in the promotion and marketing of their agriculture production (grains, hay,
vegetables, and livestock).Responsible for keeping the Agriculture Committee informed on operations of the Agriculture Project and
provide monthly written and oral reports on progress, problems, and other projects/programs relating to the
Project that would bene?t district members.Responsible for working with Tribal, State and Federal on-the-job training programs for the staff of the
Agriculture Project.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Considerable knowledge of agriculture economic and marketing procedures.
Knowledge and/or familiar with Tribal and BIA Realty procedures for land leasing.
Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community.Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to demonstrate competency in ?nancial and program planning.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials
and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Agriculture, Business, Economics or a closely
related ?eld and a minimum of ?ve (5) years experience in farm management and which included a minimum
of one (1) year supervisory experience; Or0 High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years experience working in an Ag related ?eld which include
farm management; and which includes one (1) year supervisory experience.
0 Bachelor degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designee
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and longer term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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