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Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources • Browns Valley, CA, US
Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412

Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources • Browns Valley, CA, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

The Senior Agricultural Technician position performs all phases of cultural practices, including the operation of specialized livestock and farm equipment, provides research project support, monitors pasture conditions, and assists with livestock movements. Installation, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems, pesticide / chemical applications. The position is responsible for maintaining records of tasks performed.

The Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center is 5,700 acres of grazed rangeland that fosters and supports research, extension outreach programs focused on key beef cattle and natural resource themes relevant to the Sierra foothills.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale : $23.56 / hour to $28.14 / hour

Job Posting Close Date : This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 6 / 2 / 2025.

Key Responsibilities :

60%

Operations Support

  • Responsible for irrigation of pastures using flood and sprinkler techniques. Regulates

water flow, ensures uniform irrigation and pesticide applications, cleans ditches, repairs

sprinklers, and maintains schedules and records.

  • Evaluate forage conditions and pastures, feed cattle, inspects water sources.
  • Assists with administering preventative medicines and other husbandry practices which
  • may include euthanasia.

  • Move cattle from pasture to pasture or from remote fields to corrals; sort weigh or
  • otherwise manage cattle for research and management purposes.

  • Plan and schedule and coordinate all activities with supervisor.
  • Constructs, repairs, and performs maintenance on all fencing structures and corrals.
  • Select, setup and operate appropriate equipment and implements to achieve research
  • project and Center goals.

  • Perform pesticide applications including pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Perform installation, maintenance and operation of irrigation systems.
  • Maintain records for tasks performed such as irrigation logs, pasture conditions, and livestock movements.
  • 20%

    Research Support / Record Keeping

  • Assist with research data collection from cattle or pastures.
  • Record and maintain data involving irrigation management and scheduling, cattle
  • management and research, cattle feeding and health, body condition, and pasture

    movements.

  • Assists on projects following research protocols.
  • 20%

    Facility Maintenance

  • Perform minor and routine maintenance of animal handling facilities, equipment and
  • scales.

  • Schedule and facilitate maintenance of animal handling vehicles.
  • Clean and disinfect cattle transportation equipment and cattle working facilities.
  • Perform minor repairs to gates, corrals, and stock water facilities.
  • Report to supervisor need for minor or major repairs and / or changes.
  • Conduct other ranch and research tasks as needed.
  • Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Experience with a demonstrated ability to operate heavy and / or complex agricultural and livestock equipment.
  • Horsemanship skills to gather and work cattle in steep and wooded areas.
  • Skills to use common hand and power tools to repair fences and corrals.
  • Ability to work in a team environment in tasks such as; gathering / processing cattle, verbal and written communication, and operations with heavy equipment.
  • Skills using computer systems including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other computer programs.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks and meet project specifications.
  • Ability to follow all safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Ability to follow pesticide label instructions.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Skills to operate farm, hand and power equipment safely and properly.
  • Ability to take directions and work independently on operation tasks.
  • Knowledge to recognize conditions around cattle working facilities or transportation equipment that may be dangerous to workers or livestock.
  • Knowledge of pasture characteristics to make recommendations regarding cattle pasture movements.
  • Special Conditions of Employment :

  • Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
  • Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies / procedures, and / or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
  • The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
  • As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
  • As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

  • Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
  • a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
  • To apply, please visit : https : / / careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu / psc / ucanr / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=78412&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

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