Irrigation Engineer (Ref#IE52512)

 

POSITIONS VACANT

Title : Irrigation Engineer (Ref#IE52512)

Description
Our client is seeking a full-time, tenure-track extension position in the Systems Engineering Department of a University in Central Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include overall leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating an effective statewide Extension educational program in irrigation and drainage system design, planning and management involving water requirements, energy, and environmental concerns. The Extension Irrigation Specialist also serves as a liaison to provide education and information on irrigation and water resources management to legislators, irrigation districts and other governmental decision-makers as well as environmental groups and non-agricultural interests. Conducting publishable applied field research and obtaining extramural funds to supplement extension programs is expected.

Qualification:
The successful candidate should show strong leadership ability, consensus-building skills, effective oral and written communication skills including familiarity with current visual presentation techniques, computer applications experience,potential for attracting extramural funding, practical experience in irrigated agriculture, and the ability to work with others as a team. A strong background in irrigation water management, effecting solutions to environmental problems, irrigation and drainage system design, irrigation scheduling plus practical experience with microirrigation and center pivot irrigation systems are highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with irrigation extension education experience.

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