Program Associate - Irrigation Contest

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Irrigation water management
Field activities
Irrigation equipment repair and installation
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate to implement various irrigation programs and manage field activities related to irrigation water management. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, physical capability to perform field duties, 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.
  • The individual will be assisting with the implementation of new and innovative irrigation water management practices on cooperator farms.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate to implement various irrigation programs and manage field activities related to irrigation water management. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, physical capability to perform field duties, and strong communication skills.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • irrigation water management
  • field activities
  • irrigation equipment repair and installation
  • data collection and analysis
  • operate ATV
  • driving long distances
  • working on cooperating producer farms

Nice-to-have

  • develop personal relationships with clientele
  • assist clients in implementing IWM practices
  • testing irrigation pumps
  • using ultrasonic meter
  • down hole well camera
  • liquid measurement devices
  • torque cells

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
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data management, & email
  • Ability to develop & deliver presentations
  • Ability to exercise initiative and make sound judgments
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to relate & respond to needs of supervisors, subordinates, & clientele
  • Must be able to perform physical work such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds
  • Motor Vehicle Reports Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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