Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Irrigation water management
Field activities
Irrigation equipment repair and installation
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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate to implement irrigation programs and assist in agricultural practices, including equipment repair, data collection, and the application of irrigation management techniques. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience in agricultural systems, irrigation, or a related field, along with strong communication skills.
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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.
Duties include laboratory and mostly field activities in irrigation water management, repairing and installing irrigation equipment, planting and harvesting crops, spraying crops, retrieving information from data logging equipment, manual data collection, data summarization and statistical analysis for field experiments.
The individual will also be expected to be able to test irrigation pumps, use an ultrasonic meter, down hole well camera, liquid measurement devices and torque cells to measure pumping plant efficiency.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate to implement irrigation programs and assist in agricultural practices, including equipment repair, data collection, and the application of irrigation management techniques. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience in agricultural systems, irrigation, or a related field, along with strong communication skills.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Irrigation water management
Field activities
Irrigation equipment repair and installation
Data collection and analysis
Physical work including lifting 50 pounds
Operating ATV
Driving long distances
Working on cooperating producer farms
Nice-to-have
Develop personal relationships with clientele
Assist clientele in implementing IWM practices
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus three years of experience OR Master's degree in relevant field
Experience and/or knowledge of farming
Familiarity with irrigation, engines, pumps, farm machinery, and electronics
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, & email programs
High level of technical competence in irrigation
Ability to develop & deliver presentations
Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, & work independently
Ability to relate & respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, & clientele