Supervisor II, Irrigation
About The Position
Overview: The individual filling this position will be responsible for overseeing the irrigation and fertilization of the northern farming region of the Wonderful Citrus portfolio. Here’s what you’ll do: Oversee irrigation technicians collecting field measurements Make and record weekly irrigation recommendations under guidance Confer with ranch supervisors regarding irrigation and fertilization operations Monitor and record precipitation amounts and adjust irrigation schedules accordingly Formulate annual water budgets by irrigation set by irrigation district under guidance Update fertilizer recommendations annually under guidance Update irrigation set attributes when appropriate Assist in troubleshooting distribution uniformity issues Assist with maintenance of soil moisture probes
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an agricultural science, e.g. soil science, plant physiology, agronomy
- 2+ years of experience working in production agriculture including managing irrigation and fertilization
- An understanding of fundamental fluid dynamics
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and cooperate
- The ability to effectively oversee field technicians
- The ability to work outside in varying environmental conditions
- Computer proficiency, including using Office 365 applications
- Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic and basic algebraic calculations
- A valid CA driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Oversee irrigation technicians collecting field measurements
- Make and record weekly irrigation recommendations under guidance
- Confer with ranch supervisors regarding irrigation and fertilization operations
- Monitor and record precipitation amounts and adjust irrigation schedules accordingly
- Formulate annual water budgets by irrigation set by irrigation district under guidance
- Update fertilizer recommendations annually under guidance
- Update irrigation set attributes when appropriate
- Assist in troubleshooting distribution uniformity issues
- Assist with maintenance of soil moisture probes
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
- Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
- Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
