Hands on Ranch Manager (or Team) - 10 miles south/southeast of Navasota, Texas, TX

Ranch Manager or husband/wife team needed to manage recreational ranch located 10 miles south, southeast of Navasota, Texas.   Responsible for all daily ranch activities and duties on 1200 acre ranch.

Ranch management duties will include property, equipment and vehicle maintenance, brush clearing with heavy equipment (i.e., dozer, excavator, tractor, etc.), taking care of cattle, and construction projects, hunting season duties, filling feeders, assisting in guest services and managing facility and ranch personnel.  The ability to operate equipment and perform equipment maintenance and repair is required and essential for the job.  Carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills are also required.

Will participate in and assist with wildlife management practices including: general maintenance of wildlife and guest resources, individual plant treatment chemical applications, predator control including trapping raccoons, and feral pig management, deer scouting, including using game cameras and video cameras to locate and pattern deer.

Will communicate and coordinate with owners to prepare for ranch events.

Must have significant experience in similar situations working on and managing agricultural property, is able to work independently with little or no supervision, and have good communication skills.  Background in agriculture field, wildlife and/or animal science a plus.

Salary dependent on experience and education.  Housing and benefits provided.