Nutrients Compliance & GIS Coordinator - Iowa Falls, IA Job Listing at Iowa Select Farms in United States of America (Job ID 4525)

Description

IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: GIS Coordinator                                                                                             

REPORTS TO: Nutrients Compliance Manager 

LAST REVISION DATE: 5/5/2025

COMPANY VALUES:

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
  1. Our Animals 
  2. Our People
  3. Our Environment
  4. Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote: 
  1. Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  2. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others.
  3. Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
  4. Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

• Oversee and coordinate the Iowa Select Farms Geographical Information System (GIS) program and supply accurate data to the Nutrient Management Department, applicators, and other Iowa Select Farms support departments. The Nutrient Service Manager/GIS Coordinator must ensure that Iowa Select Farms is compliant with all regulations regarding use, storage, and application of manure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the sampling and delivery of soils, manure or any resource requiring analysis.
• Professionally represent Iowa Select Farms as a liaison with landowners, tenants, custom applicators, and laboratories regarding crop and nutrient management.
• Review all application events from the site-specific application records, maintain records in required format and send field reports to tenants or landowners.
• Always maintain digital Manure Management Plans in an up-to-date status.
• Develop rate application information and guidelines for field staff, custom applicators, landowner and/or tenant.
• Become familiar and then proficient with the Iowa P-index and RUSLE2
• Distribute imagery with acreage, buffer strips, risk areas, field borders, etc. as part of the information provided to a Custom Applicator.
• Maintain the DNR and field application files according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of Iowa State Extension, crop science and nutrient uptake recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DNR CAFO rules that affect Iowa Select Farms practices.
• Utilize GIS to manage field boundaries by site, maintain accurate application records and soil samples information.
• Responsible for digital application records development and management
• Provide up to date and accurate GIS data to Iowa Select Farms departments based on need.
• Serve as liaison between Nutrient Management Department, Iowa Select Farms Software Developers and other Iowa Select Farms support departments to create the best GIS based products for information and management decisions.
• Oversee Iowa Select Farms relationship with ESRI for support and Iowa Select Farms product development
• Act as a liaison with field personnel on pivot management and application events to ensure the landowner or tenant receive maximum benefit from nutrients and lagoons are lowered to assure maximum capacity during the dormant months.
• Expand the interactivity between Iowa Select Farms GIS and Iowa Select Farms' Tools Application
• Demeanor is expected to be always positive and professional while being helpful, friendly, and respectful to team members and management personnel.
• Collaborate as needed with support departments within Iowa Select Farms.
• Follow and comply with all company vehicle guidelines.
• Computer knowledge/ skills- able to run reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and able to navigate the tools site to be able to find important company documents.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment 
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Collaboration 
• Work ethic and Dedication 
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility 
• Respect
• Communication 
• Accountability 
• Ability to learn and teach

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct supervisory responsibilities for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an office that is climate controlled and includes hazards typical to that environment. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.  
• The environment of this position will change daily pending weekly schedule.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in extreme outside weather conditions.
• Occasional visits to farm sites following all biosecurity protocols

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.   
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.    
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 50 hours a week.
• Flexibility is required during application season along with animal health and staffing challenges.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand. 
• This is a full-time position with the expected days of Monday-Friday

TRAVEL.

• Local travel will be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle. 
• Travel is expected to various Iowa Select Farms facilities which may be local and out-of-area with little to no overnight travel through the utilization of a company provided vehicle. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingual: Not Required 
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture related field or significant experience and understanding of manure application and overall management practices.
• Required experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), internet-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite
•  Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.