Supervisor II, Irrigation Job at Wonderful Citrus, Visalia, CA

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  • Wonderful Citrus
  • Visalia, CA

Job Description

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is North Americas leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties.

Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply.

Job Description


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.

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


Qualifications
  • A bachelors or masters 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 drivers license


Pay Range

Pay Range: $80,000 - $85,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Benefits
  • Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
  • Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
  • Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
  • Wonderful Giving ( allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice



Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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