Submission #256
Seasonal Irrigation Technician
Seasonal F/T
Office location in Red Bluff, California. With travel throughout Tehama, Glenn, Butte and Shasta Counties for field work.
06/2024
05/01/2024
Resource Conservation Dist. Tehama Co.
P.O. Box 1232
Red Bluff
CA
96080
www.tehamacountyrcd.org
POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Irrigation Technician
DETAILS:
Work level is planned to be 40 hours per week. Scheduled to start in late April and continue through September 1st, subject to continued availability and requirements of the associated funding. Most work hours will be on weekdays from 7 or 8am to 3 or 4pm, although days/times may be variable and somewhat flexible. Occasional weekends, early mornings or evenings may be required. Local travel is required within Tehama, Butte, Glenn and Shasta Counties and occasionally to other North State counties. Travel will usually be in an RCDTC vehicle. If occasional use of a personal vehicle is required, mileage will be reimbursed at current state or federal approved rates.
DESCRIPTION:
The RCDTC operates a Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) primarily in, Tehama, Glenn, Butte and Shasta Counties. The main goal of the MIL is to assist water users with on-farm water management by providing technical assistance. Under the direction of the MIL Project Manager, the Technician will conduct on-farm evaluations of irrigation system performance and operation. System performance will be determined through the collection of field data that will include; pressure and flow testing, field measurements and detailed hardware inspections. Through the use of computer programs the collected data will be used to determine the distribution uniformity (DU), application rates and estimated run times of each system.
Other potential work duties to include:
The RCDTC provides technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in applying for California Department of Food and Agriculture grants through the Healthy Soils and SWEEP programs, requiring invoicing, reporting, and monitoring. The Irrigation Technician could also be responsible for assisting with varied office, administrative and field duties of the RCDTC and all its programs and projects.
A background, education and interest in irrigation and/or agriculture is highly preferred. The Irrigation Technician will assist the Project Manager in effectively accomplishing their responsibilities. The Irrigation Technician reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for assisting in the accomplishment of all of the District's operations consistent with the strategic plan, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures established by the RCDTC Board.
DETAILS:
Work level is planned to be 40 hours per week. Scheduled to start in late April and continue through September 1st, subject to continued availability and requirements of the associated funding. Most work hours will be on weekdays from 7 or 8am to 3 or 4pm, although days/times may be variable and somewhat flexible. Occasional weekends, early mornings or evenings may be required. Local travel is required within Tehama, Butte, Glenn and Shasta Counties and occasionally to other North State counties. Travel will usually be in an RCDTC vehicle. If occasional use of a personal vehicle is required, mileage will be reimbursed at current state or federal approved rates.
DESCRIPTION:
The RCDTC operates a Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) primarily in, Tehama, Glenn, Butte and Shasta Counties. The main goal of the MIL is to assist water users with on-farm water management by providing technical assistance. Under the direction of the MIL Project Manager, the Technician will conduct on-farm evaluations of irrigation system performance and operation. System performance will be determined through the collection of field data that will include; pressure and flow testing, field measurements and detailed hardware inspections. Through the use of computer programs the collected data will be used to determine the distribution uniformity (DU), application rates and estimated run times of each system.
Other potential work duties to include:
The RCDTC provides technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in applying for California Department of Food and Agriculture grants through the Healthy Soils and SWEEP programs, requiring invoicing, reporting, and monitoring. The Irrigation Technician could also be responsible for assisting with varied office, administrative and field duties of the RCDTC and all its programs and projects.
A background, education and interest in irrigation and/or agriculture is highly preferred. The Irrigation Technician will assist the Project Manager in effectively accomplishing their responsibilities. The Irrigation Technician reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for assisting in the accomplishment of all of the District's operations consistent with the strategic plan, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures established by the RCDTC Board.
kgreer@tehamacountyrcd.org
Kevin Greer
kgreer@tehamacountyrcd.org
530.727.1297
