What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Manager position at Sandridge Partners?
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise the pest and disease management program for all crops
- Monitoring increase blocks, Almond, Raisins, Pistachios, Walnuts, and Pomegranates for the pest problems, including but not limited to insects, disease, and weeds.
- Monitoring plant development, nutritionist and weed status.
- Write pest control recommendations to address pest issues.
- Work with management to maximize plant quality and field.
- Formulates budgets, financial forecasts, and evaluate farming costs
- Communicates and reports information related to quality, production
- Supervise the PCA team and serve as support for any questions in the field
- Other technical tasks as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture related program or equivalent combination of experience
- Must have an active PCA license with the following categories (A, B, C, D, E, G)
- 5-7 years of nut crop experience
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter, ability to multi-task and manage both short- and long-term goals
- Excellent planning and scheduling abilities
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Must have clean driving record
- Work assignment may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.