Position Information
| Working Title | Irrigation Engineering and Management Technician (Scottsbluff, NE) |
|---|---|
| Department | Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center-0942 |
| Requisition Number | S_250312 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/28/2025 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/12/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | At the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE; we innovate and conduct research to make life better for Nebraska ag producers and rural communities. As an Irrigation Engineering and Management Technician, you will: Provide skilled technical support to the Panhandle Research and Extension Water and Irrigation Management Specialist. Be responsible for implementing various farming practices such as field preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, irrigating, and harvesting. Assist the specialist and graduate/undergraduate students with field activities including plot layout according to experimental designs, sensor installation, data collection using scientific equipment, and gathering plant, soil, and other samples. Be maintaining research plots, fabricating/modifying structures or components necessary for research objectives, and maintaining farm equipment such as tractors, planters, sprayers, and irrigation systems. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as Ag Research Technician III. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including: Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents Retirement plans with university match Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | High school diploma plus five years experience in agriculture, farming, or related field; OR Associate degree in agriculture-related field plus three years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related field plus one year of relevant experience. Equivalent education/experience will be considered. Background in agriculture, agronomy, entomology, or related field with farm experience including farm machinery operation required. Computer skills and basic computer literacy are essential. Prioritization, organizational, record keeping, and facilitation skills are necessary. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria. |
| Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Bachelors degree in agricultural-related field. Strong mechanical aptitude with large and small scale agricultural equipment. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes |
| Physical Required | Yes |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $22.00/hr minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Danna Walker, danna.walker@unl.edu |
| Job Category (old) | Office/Service |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Evenings and weekends may be required seasonally |
| Work Location (City, State) | Scottsbluff, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your agricultural background with row crop and irrigation systems.(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your experience with farm machinery.(Open Ended Question)
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