Program Associate - Irrigation

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Fully remote
Irrigation equipment repair and installation
Data logging equipment retrieval
Manual data collection and summarization
The primary responsibility will be to implement the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas Irrigation Water Management Program, focusing on facilitating technology transfer of new irrigation concepts

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility will be to implement the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas Irrigation Water Management Program, focusing on facilitating technology transfer of new irrigation concepts.
  • Duties include laboratory and field activities such as repairing and installing irrigation equipment, planting, harvesting, spraying crops, and retrieving data from logging equipment.
  • The individual will assist with the implementation of new and innovative irrigation water management practices on cooperator farms and develop relationships with clientele to help them learn IWM practices.

Matching Summary

The primary responsibility will be to implement the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas Irrigation Water Management Program, focusing on facilitating technology transfer of new irrigation concepts.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Irrigation equipment repair and installation
  • Data logging equipment retrieval
  • Manual data collection and summarization
  • Physical work including lifting 50 pounds
  • Operate ATV and drive long distances
  • Work on cooperating producer farms

Nice-to-have

  • Develop personal relationships with clientele
  • Assist with USDA NRCS programs
  • Farming and irrigation familiarity
  • Knowledge of engines and pumps
  • Familiarity with farm machinery and electronics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus three years of experience OR Master's degree
  • Related technical agricultural or environmental field
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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