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University of Idaho
Irrigation and Water Resources Research Assistant
Location: Kimberly
Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Employee Category: Temporary
Pay Range: $11.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Position Summary:
This position, located in southern Idaho, is available on a continuing basis (contingent upon funding) to assist in the establishment and maintenance of field and/or laboratory experiments and assist with field sampling and/or data collection from monitoring locations in the field associated with irrigation water management and water resources. This position requires the ability to work flexible schedules and/or occasional overtime with reasonable notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
⢠Due to job requirements, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age.⢠Possess good written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers and third parties.⢠Willingness and ability to: work with and without direct supervision; work flexible and/or overtime schedule when the workload dictates; follow laboratory protocol; follow good safety practices.⢠Willingness and ability to: travel to field work sites with some overnight travel a possibility.⢠Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: biology, agriculture, engineering, irrigation, chemistry, or physical sciences; basic personal computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.⢠Possess a valid driverâs license and ability to drive a University vehicle (pass driving record check and defensive driving course).
Preferred Qualifications:
⢠Willingness to: work on research projects that may be aimed at irrigation water management and water resources.⢠Experience in: scientific principles and conducting laboratory experiments; keeping accurate records; working on a farm including operating tractors and other farm equipment; and working in a greenhouse and laboratory.⢠Knowledge of: farm irrigation practices, GIS software, and relational database software.⢠Demonstrated ability to: work in a cooperative manner and be an integral team member; operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and resolve basic problems with instruments and farm equipment; follow good safety practices.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
⢠Physical ability to: constantly position body and limbs to perform functions of this position in the field and/or laboratory under inclement weather conditions next to flowing water bodies and canyon edges; lift and/or otherwise move field and/or laboratory items weighing up to 50 lbs; work on ladders to install or modify equipment.
⢠Willingness and ability to: work with chemicals and equipment following strict safety rules.
Posting Number: STH001606P
Posting Date: 07/08/2019
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled with a first consideration date of July 23, 2019. Located in southern Idaho, it is an ongoing position with full time hours available in summer and the possibility of part-time flexible hours in the winter.
Please answer Supplemental Questions fully with examples where possible. They will be used to determine your qualifications for the position.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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