Urban Farmer

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to oversee and promote the operations of the downtown urban farm. Work is performed with considerable independence of judgment and supervision.  This position requires daily interaction with the public and active promotion of community engagement.  Primary work responsibilities may include: managing the Downtown Farm to include physically performing planting and harvesting duties; overseeing the expansion of the farm; developing and implementing strategic sales and usage plans for farm’s produce; partnering with non-profits, community groups, and schools to promote community farming projects as well as the Downtown Farm; and organizing, training, and supervising volunteers.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the District Parks Maintenance Supervisor.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and three (3) years of professional, full-time farming experience. Experience in sustainable, organic, and/or urban farming is preferred. 

Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as needed to operate City vehicles. Must be able to attend specialized training or classes as needed to maintain or increase skills and update methods.  Must be willing to be on call for emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds as needed to move materials at work sites. Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend repeatedly for extended periods of time as needed to complete various work tasks as needed to move plants, soil, and equipment.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is primarily performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include extreme heat, cold, rain, and lightning. Work requires exposure to domesticated animals and local wildlife.  Work requires some overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours for daily operation, special events, and emergencies. 

Applications are being accepted to fill one vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Leisure Services Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If there are more than five qualified applicants, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank the applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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