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Principal Agricultural Technician – South Coast REC – Irvine, CA, Job ID 65027

County Location: Orange County

Date Posted: February 15, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

Under direction of the Principal Superintendent of Agriculture, manage all aspects of the production of agricultural row and orchard crops utilized for research and extension purposes. Act as a lead for seasonal labor and center staff activities; perform general farming tasks, pest control activities, calculations and calibrations; and operate a variety of agricultural equipment and associated implements. Order supplies including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation parts. Provide support for regulatory pesticide activities and recordkeeping.

This position is a career appointment that 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $25.02/hour to $29.89/hour

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 3/8/2024.

UCANR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.  

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To apply, please visit:

https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=17&JobOpeningId=65027&PostingSeq=1

If you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link instead:
https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/peoplesoft-native/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&SiteId=18&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=65027&PostingSeq=1