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Project Coordinator for Urban Food Production
Summary
Title:Project Coordinator for Urban Food Production
ID:778
Department:CAUSES
Location:UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: 301/0058/9

Salary Range: $41,079.00-$50,597.00

 Date: open until filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The Project Coordinator for Urban Food Production will be responsible for the daily operation and/or coordination associated with the urban food production systems of the Urban Food Hubs pioneered by the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia. The daily duties will consist of setting up seedling beds, planting seeds, transplanting seedlings to grow beds, harvesting and packaging plants and overseeing students and trainees in carrying out these activities. Daily activities will also include fish production procedures necessary to produce high quality fish in an aquaponics system. All operations will be done in accordance with standard HACCP and food safety plans, strict biosecurity measures, and standard operating procedures. The project coordinator will carry out these responsibilities at the aquaponics/ hydroponics facilities operated by UDC CAUSES and will coordinate activities as needed at the facilities operated by UDC CAUSES partners. Along with the daily duties mentioned above, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for all record keeping including but not limited to plant/fish harvest data, water quality data, and water use data. The Project Assistant for Urban Food Production will report directly to the Assistant Farm Manager or a designee of the Director of the Center and Manager of the UDC Firebird Farm. The successful incumbent will work closely with colleagues in the UDC CAUSES Center for Urban Agriculture and the Center for Sustainable Development, especially the ethnic crops, green entrepreneurship and green infrastructure specialists. 
                                                                                                                                               
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                  

  1. Maintain and update operating and training manuals and ensure that all aquaponics/hydroponic trainees are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
  2. Communicate regularly with colleagues in the Center for Urban Agriculture and other land-grant centers in CAUSES to ensure good communication with CAUSES team members and partners.
  3. Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed checklists for routine system maintenance of the aquaponics/ hydroponics facilities operated by UDC CAUSES and provide advice to partners and leases.
  4. Plan and assist with general maintenance associated with the university’s aquaponics/ hydroponics systems and coordinate maintenance issues with partner operators.
  5. Develop and oversee standard operating procedures related to all aquaponics/ hydroponic facilities operated by UDC CAUSES and coordinate operating procedures with partners and leases.
  6. Analyze information and evaluate results to continuously improve the operation and productivity of the University’s hydroponic/aquaponic systems.
  7. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs in coordination with CAUSES colleagues and partners.
  8. Develop and maintain training protocols and oversee trainees and students in the successful operation of the aquaponic/hydroponic systems.
  9. Observe and assess operational and maintenance tasks of the facilities to ensure consistent top quality of plant and fish systems.
  10. Perform and oversee harvests in the facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
 
OTHER DUTIES:
  1. Maintain reliable attendance.
  2. Actively participate in meetings, training and education.
  3. Develop training materials and oversee/ conduct training of students, colleagues and prospective urban food producer.
  4. Assume and complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
 
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
 
  1. Bachelor’s degree required in a related focus area of the position, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.


Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee is eligible for Health and Leave (annual and sick) only. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.


Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.


Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.
 

 

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