Land IQ has an opening for an Agricultural Scientist in its Sacramento, California office. The successful candidate will be
responsible for working with our agricultural and environmental teams as well as our geospatial and development team
comprised of remote sensing/GIS specialists, data scientists, and web-based developers. Applicants must have strong
fundamentals in western cropping systems, salinity and irrigation management, soil science and geographic information
systems (GIS). A strong knowledge in field sampling methods and data analysis is required. The applicant must also have
excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, perform work on-time and within
budget resources. A strong work ethic for both field and office-based tasks is imperative. General knowledge of
geospatial analysis is a plus.

Land IQ specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world.
Our areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, data science,
agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration, geostatistics, remote sensing, geospatial
analysis, and regulatory policy. Land IQ helps its clients develop objective, high value, scientifically sound, proactive
solutions to their complex, large-scale land-based problems.

Join our multi-disciplinary team of professionals to develop innovative approaches for our varied client base.

Office Locations: Sacramento, CA

Position Location: Sacramento, CA

Hiring Timeframe: Immediate

Employment Type: Full time, including benefits

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities:

Work in a team environment on a wide range of projects, supporting our team of scientists, remote sensing
analysts, and GIS analysts

Communicate and document work in an organized and methodical fashion

Collect, manage, and manipulate large geospatial datasets with various GPS/GIS tools

Collect, analyze, and develop summary reports and figures for soil, water, and plant samples

Integrate soil, water, and plant sample data into a spatial framework

Install, monitor, and maintain an array of environmental monitoring equipment (soil, water and atmospheric)

Provide basic geospatial analysis support and map making

Resourcefully seek, prepare, and/or create spatial and non-spatial environmental data

Provide QA/QC of spatial products (field boundaries, crop classifications, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Education: BS/MS in an Agriculture related Science, Agronomy, Crops, Soils, or related Natural Resources
field (advanced degree preferred)

Experience: 1 – 5 years (consulting or agricultural production experience preferred)

Required Technical Competencies

Understand basic soil/plant/water interactions

Nutrient management and associated approaches and challenges

Soil physical and chemical interactions

Basic understanding of the agricultural and environmental regulatory environment in California as it pertains to
the agricultural industry

Understanding of western irrigation systems and agricultural water management

Required Software Application Skills

Firm grasp of the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel & Access)

Experience with Esri ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro)

Strong statistics and data science experience

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg), Certified Professional Soil Scientist
(CPSS), or intent to obtain any of the above

Experience working with growers and agricultural interest groups in solving complex production challenges

Professional Skills

Positive/enthusiastic attitude, passionate about professional pursuits, strong organizational skills, communication and
writing skills, personable, ability and desire to learn, attention to detail, strong QA/QC experience, always looking for
new solutions and opportunities, enthusiastic about collaborating with, guiding, and mentoring team members to reach
team and organizational goals.

Contact

Please send resume/cover letter to cgudel@landiq.com. Also visit our website for more information at www.landiq.com.

Land IQ is a multidisciplinary agricultural/environmental consulting firm that emphasizes a solution-oriented approach
for a broad range of clients and geographies. We offer highly competitive compensation, a complete benefits package,
401K, and funded training and development opportunities. Our Sacramento office is centrally located in northern
California in a thriving region of culture and arts and in close proximity to a full range of recreational activities associated
with the Sierra Nevada and Coastal mountains, scenic rivers, Pacific coast, and California foothills.