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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:
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Special Conditions of Employment:
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:
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