Agricultural Tech I - San Jacinto, United States - Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Description
SUMMARY
Under supervision of Cultural Resource Director/THPO and the Cultural Resource Specialist, will directly oversee the daily operations of the Soboba Cultural Agricultural Tech 1, including but not limited to standard maintenance, conditioning, seasonal planting and harvests, weed abatement, pest control, irrigation, soil management, testing, horticultural presentations, and other related duties as determined.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:
- Management of agricultural operations within the boundaries of the Cultural Garden, including but not limited to soil conditioning, testing, planting and harvests, weed abatement, pest control, irrigation management and the overall wellbeing of the Cultural Garden
- Regular reporting and recordkeeping of planting schedules, irrigation times and access in and out of the garden
- Responsible for documenting plant growth, harvests, and damages related to the Cultural Garden through daily summaries and photo record
- Maintenance and inventory of all tools, equipment, supplies and assets
- Act as a steward for prescheduled and approved visitors to the garden; visitors may consist of tribal youth, community members, horticultural organizations, volunteers and consultants.
- Assist with scheduled horticultural presentations to community members, tribal youth groups and outside organizations (upon approval)
- Assist Cultural Department Staff with planning and facilitation of cultural events/programming
- Attend trainings and conferences as required
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent training/certifications in Agricultural Practices, Farming/Organic Farming, Agronomy, etc.
EXPERIENCE
- 35 years' experience in agricultural practices, farming, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in farm operations
- Ability to operate farm equipment (Tractor, Woodchipper, Rototiller, etc.)
- Experience in soil management and testing
- Possess knowledge of irrigation installation and maintenance
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions
- Thorough written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Maintain basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience working with Native American tribal communities
- Able to interact well with tribal community, general public and peers
- Knowledge of Southern California tribal history, customs, and traditions
REQUIRED
- Clean DMV record
- A current California Driver's License
- All applicants are required to complete the prescreen Background Clearance and Drug Testing.
- Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg.
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