Program Associate - Irrigation Contest

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Irrigation equipment repair and installation
Crop planting, spraying, and harvesting
Data logging equipment retrieval
** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on implementing irrigation programs and conducting field activities related to irrigation water management. The ideal candidate should have a background in agriculture or related fields and possess strong communication skills, with responsibilities including hands-on work in the field and data management. **

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility of this individual will be to implement the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas Irrigation Yield contest, Irrigation school programs, and county irrigation demonstration programs.
  • The employee must be able to perform physical work such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds and operate ATV.
  • The individual will be expected to be able to develop personal relationships with clientele and assist them in learning how to implement IWM practices and tools effectively on their operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on implementing irrigation programs and conducting field activities related to irrigation water management. The ideal candidate should have a background in agriculture or related fields and possess strong communication skills, with responsibilities including hands-on work in the field and data management. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Irrigation equipment repair and installation
  • Crop planting, spraying, and harvesting
  • Data logging equipment retrieval
  • Manual data collection and summarization
  • Physical work including lifting 50 pounds
  • Operating an ATV
  • Driving long distances
  • Working on cooperating producer farms
  • Testing irrigation pumps
  • Using ultrasonic meter and down hole well camera
  • Measuring pumping plant efficiency
  • Developing extension program materials
  • Developing research presentation materials
  • Building relationships with clientele

Nice-to-have

  • Farming experience
  • Familiarity with engines and pumps
  • Familiarity with farm machinery
  • Familiarity with electronics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years of experience
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficiency in data management
  • Proficiency in email programs
  • High level of technical competence in irrigation
  • Ability to develop & deliver presentations
  • Ability to exercise initiative
  • Ability to make sound judgments
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to relate & respond to needs of others
  • Motor Vehicle Reports Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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