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Seed Collection Coordinator  Posted 2/7/2011
Syngenta Seed Quality Specialist  Posted 2/4/2011


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  Seed Collection Coordinator (Seasonal)
ORGANIZATION:  Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Please post and distribute widely.
POSITION SUMMARY
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers seeks a seasonal Seed Collection Program Coordinator (SCPC).  The SCPC’s primary role is to manage and engage volunteers in WRV’s seed collection program. Additionally, the SCPC will assists with outreach and marketing activities, provide logistical support for our trainings and events, and provide administrative support to our other professional staff and volunteers in the WRV Boulder office.  Duties include: Managing the WRV Seed Collection Program (eleven small evening projects and four three-quarter day weekend projects), recruiting volunteers, project management, correspondence with volunteers; coordinating with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and City of Boulder Staff; recording project stats, data entry; tabling at outreach events; managing groups; providing support for projects and training events; and more.  WRV is a lean and highly effective organization.  Everyone works together as a team, within a dynamic work environment, pitching in where needed to meet organizational needs.
FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT and APPLICATION FORM Available at www.wlrv.org.
TO APPLY
Please read full job announcement (at www.wlrv.org) before applying.  Then, email your cover letter, resume, and completed application form to jarret@wlrv.org.

Announcement Date:  February 1, 2011

Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
WRV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Our mission is to foster a community spirit of shared responsibility for the stewardship and restoration of public and protected lands.  WRV connects people with nature and promotes community-based involvement in the care of public lands.  We engage volunteers in a wide variety of hands-on ecological restoration and other land stewardship activities.  Through our restoration efforts and on-going "adopt-a-place" projects, volunteers see the positive impact they can have on our public lands and develop a deep love of the places they have helped to heal.  As a force for empowering individuals to "make a difference," WRV offers volunteers dynamic and meaningful leadership opportunities and supports volunteers to realize their full potential as leaders.  WRV is a lean and highly effective organization with a small staff supporting over 2000 volunteers.  Since 1999, we have completed over 270 projects, with volunteers contributing over 186,000 volunteer hours.  For more information, see our website at www.wlrv.org.

Jarret Roberts
Community Programs Director
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
3012 Sterling Circle, Suite 201 Boulder, CO 80301
 303.543.1411  303.543.1411    
www.wlrv.org  


Posted 2/4/2011

Syngenta

 Seed Quality Specialist (purities/germinations) – Longmont, CO - #2187

 Role Purpose

• Participate in quality initiatives and activities of production functions to ensure high quality seed products and processes are being delivered in a consistent and timely manner, thereby ensuring that all Syngenta customer requirements (internal and external) are maintained. Ensure technical direction of laboratory testing activities, coordinating claims investigation and resolution, and supporting the quality assessment and disposition of seed.

Accountabilities –

Technical Direction Of Lab Testing Activities:
• Ensure that all testing protocols, methods, evaluations, interpretations and reporting, meet company quality standards and assure that these standards are in compliance with the Association of Official Seed Analysts, International Seed Testing Association, Canadian Seed Law, Federal Seed Act, Society of Commercial Seed Technologists and other state, federal, or international seed regulator agency as applicable.
• Issue reports of analysis/Certificates for seed movement.
• Initiate referee testing and experimentation to identify new test methods.
• Evaluation new products and technologies and assures proper test methods are followed and test results are accurate.
• Execute ring testing and experimentation, and participate in customer complaints, to provide quality data.
• Provide direction for technical testing as needed.
• Involved in daily evaluations and interpretations of test results.
• Assist in Data base entry for testing activates ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Direct testing diagnostic development of seed health, physical purities, germination, greenhouse and field emergences, vigor and other areas as needed.
• Monitor all testing procedures, equipment operations and inventory of needed supplies. Investigate repairs necessary to ensure proper testing parameters are maintained and properly documented.
• Assist in organization and scheduling seed testing activates to optimize capacity of laboratory.
• Prepare and plant substrates and seed samples for germination tests.
• This position is essential to being able to handle the large volume of samples and continue to improve the level of service provided to our customers.
• The majority of job responsibilities will be routine lab duties.

Quality Assessment and Disposition:
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of production specifications. To include coordinating the review and revision process and direct additions/changes by determining business requirements with Sales, marketing and production departments.
• Assist HSE & QM Specialist in the decision making process relating to the disposition of non-conforming product, identify at the point of origin, evaluate financial impact, determine disposition, and marketing requirements.
• Support production research, product shelf life, discards and claims investigations.
• Implement process protocols, monitor quality results, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide proper technical expertise in directing product research and quality initiatives.
• Actively participate in collaboration and support of production research activities.
• Work with functional groups in organizing, updating and maintain documentation flow and structure.
• Participate in Quality on Line and Excellence through Stewardship.
• Provide initial training and/or recertification of Quality Technicians to ensure accurate test evaluations as assigned.
• Participate in all assigned safety programs, and instigate corrective action as needed to ensure all Syngenta HSE policies and procedures are met.
• Requires some supervision and direction, typically less than 50% of time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Leveling
Level I - 10
• Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine as well as a variety of problems.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Typically requires 2-4 years of related experiences
• Technical training, seed certifications and/or RST certification or equivalent preferred.
• May require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement.

Level II - 11
• Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience
• Technical training, seed certifications and/or RST certification or equivalent preferred.
• May require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement.

Level III - 12
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Works on problems of where analysis situation or data requires an in-depth analysis of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results for obtaining solutions.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance or supervision to non-exempt personnel.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years related experience
• Technical training, seed certifications and/or RST certification or equivalent preferred.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement.

 

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –

Critical knowledge
• See table above

Critical experience
• See table above

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office, MS Databases and Spreadsheets, and SAP/Foundation
• Devotion to accuracy.
• High degree of attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Objectivity
• Excellent communication skills, organization skills and planning skills
• Ability to effectively function as a team member in cross functional activities
• Quality focused
• Practice safety in all aspects of the job
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs.
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.

 

Critical success factors:

• Ensure reliable processing and evaluation of seed physiological testing.
• Ensure compliance to international, federal and state seed laws.
• Analytical skills with seed testing evaluation.
• Multi-task to be able to perform all physiological tests.
• Ability to work through seasonal peaks in testing volumes.
• Be a strong team player and self motivated
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the needs of the job and team.
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and requests.
• Take responsibility for special projects as assigned.

 Additional Information –

Physical demands of the essential functions: Ability to sit and/or stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. In-frequent field work. Required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working conditions while performing essential functions: Typical laboratory and/or office conditions. Limited exposure to heat, cold, and dusty conditions.

 Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at http://jobs.syngenta.com/. EOE