Job Title: Irrigation Delivery Specialist

Closing Date: 12/08/2022

DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered.

Job Number: 23-232

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Gila River Indian Irrigation & Drainage District

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 192 S. “A” Street

Area of Interest: Irrigation

Salary Type: DOE

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $16.45 Hourly

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Irrigation Delivery Specialist is responsible for the regulation and distribution of irrigation water from and between storage reservoirs, canals, structures, buildings, and other facilities. This position is responsible for assisting in the collection and efficient delivery of available water supply to water users for agriculture production on Community lands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for regulating and distributing irrigation water from and between storage reservoirs, at diversions and in canals and at all delivery points within specified work territory.
• Receive water orders; takes daily measurements; maintains records of water delivery, and arranges quantity, time and duration of deliveries.
• Operates Program distribution facilities (check structures, screens, turnouts and valve vaults) to regulate and deliver water in accordance with Program policies.
• Reports conditions of facilities; detects if conditions meet standards set for the safe and efficient operation of the water delivery system and recommends needed maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance service requirements.
• Explains operating procedures, conditions, and problems relating to delivery schedules to water users.
• Incumbent is responsible for performing duties consistence with standards of health and safety; and carries out work in a manner not endangering others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of basic background of the methods used to regulate and deliver water.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of water measurement.
• Knowledge of how to use irrigation structures and other devices to measure, regulate and control water, to determine accurate and proper settings. Knowledge and understanding of local farm and industrial problems required to deal with the people served by the irrigation system.
• Knowledge of proper safety and health standards for public, Program facilities and personnel; ability to ensure compliance by water user, public and Program personnel.
• Knowledge of large canals, reservoir outlets, siphons, tunnels, basic hydraulics such as head differential and canal flow characteristics and resulting consequences.
• Ability to keep accurate records of water deliveries including time, date, and quantity, by field and water user; must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide proficiently.
• Ability to communicate with tribal and federal agencies affiliated with the water delivery; contractors performing maintenance and repair of facilities.
• Ability to interact with water users, field personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to work safely with recording instrumentation and associated equipment; operate hand or power tools.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year experience in the maintenance of irrigation systems, methods of water distribution or irrigation water delivery

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit . Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Director or designee

BENEFITS:

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473) . The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)

Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)

Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)

Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacaton, AZ 85147: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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