Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Stuttgart, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Irrigation water management
Field activities
Data collection and analysis
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on implementing irrigation management practices through field and laboratory work. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, physical capability for fieldwork, and strong communication skills
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 some laboratory but mostly field activities in irrigation water management, including repairing and installing irrigation equipment, planting crops, harvesting crops, spraying crops, and retrieving information from data logging equipment.
The individual will be assisting with the implementation of new and innovative irrigation water management practices on cooperator farms, including multiple inlet rice irrigation, computerized hole selection, surge irrigation, soil moisture monitoring, tail water recovery, and ET based scheduling.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on implementing irrigation management practices through field and laboratory work. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, physical capability for fieldwork, and strong communication skills.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
irrigation water management
field activities
data collection and analysis
operate ATV
driving long distances
working on cooperating producer farms
Nice-to-have
develop personal relationships with clientele
assist in learning implementation
innovative irrigation water management practices
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field plus three years of experience or Master's degree
Experience with farming, irrigation, engines, pumps, farm machinery, and electronics is desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, and email programs
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to exercise initiative and make sound judgments
Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States