Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Irrigation water management
Irrigation equipment repair and installation
Data collection and summarization
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on irrigation water management and practical agricultural activities. This role requires a strong background in agriculture-related fields, with responsibilities including fieldwork, data collection, and equipment maintenance
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 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: 85
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for the Irrigation Contest, focusing on irrigation water management and practical agricultural activities. This role requires a strong background in agriculture-related fields, with responsibilities including fieldwork, data collection, and equipment maintenance.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
irrigation water management
irrigation equipment repair and installation
data collection and summarization
physical work including lifting 50 pounds
operate ATV
driving long distances
working on cooperating producer farms
Nice-to-have
develop personal relationships with clientele
assist in learning IWM practices
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field plus three years of related professional experience
Master's degree in related field
Farming and irrigation experience desirable
Familiarity with engines, pumps, farm machinery, and electronics desirable