PRINCIPAL AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN - SOUTH COAST REC - IRVINE, CA, JOB ID 65027
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
County Location: Orange County
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Date Posted: February 15, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department Summary: South Coast Research and Extension Center was
established by the University in 1956 as a representative site for
agricultural and horticultural research in California's south
coastal plain-temperate climatic zone. Located on 200 acres of
deep, moderately sloped, alluvial fan soil, the Center and its mild
winter climate are conducive to farming a wide range of crops
including subtropicals as well as ornamentals for the urban
landscape. South Coast REC serves as a regional field laboratory
for UC scientists to conduct agricultural and natural resources
management research and extend research-based information to a wide
spectrum of audiences. The Center provides land, irrigation water,
labor, equipment, and other facilities, and it serves as a
repository for germplasm collections of many subtropical plants.
From 1918 to the Present a unique partnership between the
University of California, the United States Department of
Agriculture, and the County of Orange, Cooperative Extension was
originally created to provide vital research-based information to
growers and their families in this agriculturally rich
community.
Position Summary: Under direction of the Principal Superintendent
of Agriculture, manage all aspects of the production of
agricultural row and orchard crops utilized for research and
extension purposes. Act as a lead for seasonal labor and center
staff activities; perform general farming tasks, pest control
activities, calculations and calibrations; and operate a variety of
agricultural equipment and associated implements. Order supplies
including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides, and
irrigation parts. Provide support for regulatory pesticide
activities and recordkeeping.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
Pay Scale: $25.02/hour to $29.89/hour
This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other
responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative
Action goals established by the Division.
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.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California, as may be amended or revised from
time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may
impose additional requirements.
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