The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Water Management Research Unit at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, California seeks a Research Agricultural Engineer/Research Civil Engineer/Research Physical Scientist, GS- 12/13 ($74,596.00 to 115,313.00 annually plus benefits). The overall research mission is to develop improved management, quality and utilization of alfalfa for dairies in the western U.S. The major duties are to (1) plan and conduct research related to alfalfa crop water use as a function of irrigation methods and management strategies, soil type and salinity, and cultural practices such as fertilizer application and cutting frequency, (2) establish and maintain collaborations with other scientists and coordinate both short and long-term, basic and applied research projects to develop improved irrigation water management, water quality, and water conservation strategies, and resilience to frequent drought and environmental stresses in semi-arid and arid irrigated forage crops grown in the Western U.S. with a focus on alfalfa for dairy, and (3) transfer knowledge and technology through scholarly publications, patents and presentations to scientific and industry groups. Go to www.usajobs.gov and search ARS-D19PWA-10552411 or click on the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/539930600 for details and directions on how to apply. This vacancy is open for application on 7/29/2019 and will close at 11:59pm EST on 8/16/2019 U.S. citizenship is required for this permanent position. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
