Essential Functions: Temporary season to run from late April or early May through the end of August or September Conducting field inspections for soil moisture content, crop growth stage, and verify water distribution effectiveness Participate in development of methodology for implementation of grower soil moisture programs Assist the Irrigation Specialist in providing professional customer service to existing and new customers Provide troubleshooting and resolution to technical issues Analyze In-Field water management strategies and moisture monitoring data If needed, learn to utilize variable rate irrigation scheduling designs, prescriptions and adjustments Participate in irrigation schedule and water budgeting projects This position reports to the Principal Soil Scientist through the assigned Irrigation Specialist and does not have any direct or indirect reports This role may require up to 50% travel domestically, including overnight stays Required Qualifications of Every Candidate: Possession of or working toward Bachelors degree or Associates degree with relevant experience Basic knowledge of soils and crops Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Browsers such as Google Chrome Valid US driver’s license Ability to travel up to 50% of time Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science or other field related to production agriculture Experience in consulting for crop and soil management and monitoring Experience with regulations pertaining to irrigation and nutrient management and reporting Crop Advisor certification Knowledge in soil mapping, irrigation and drainage, environmental sampling, analysis, monitoring and reporting, soil fertility, and/or nutrient cycling. A Brief Summary of This Position: The Irrigation Technician will assist an Irrigation Specialist to provide agricultural services to new and existing growers in the areas of irrigation scheduling, water budgeting, in-field water management strategies, soil moisture monitoring, variable rate irrigation scheduling designs, prescriptions and adjustments.