Southern Ute Indian Tribe · 1 day ago
Field Technician - Closes 1/23/26
Ignacio, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expSouthern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking a Field Technician to assess and facilitate agricultural crop production for Tribal lands. The role involves evaluating noxious weed management needs, conducting cropland evaluations, and providing technical assistance to Tribal agriculture producers.
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Responsibilities
Performs work to assess, coordinate, and facilitate agricultural crop production for Tribal lands currently served by Custom Farm
Evaluates agricultural noxious weed management needs; completes weed management plans
Conducts cropland evaluation and develops farm plans
Provides technical assistance and irrigation water delivery information to Tribal agriculture producers
Qualification
Required
Must have a BS in Agronomy or closely related area
A combination of relevant and appropriate education and experience may be substituted for all or part of the degree requirement
This includes a minimum of 2 years of working experience in an organization or enterprise providing agriculture technical information and/or pest management information to individuals and in group settings
Must have knowledge in agriculture operations in the local region to include, but not be limited to, field and crop management, irrigation methods, soil preparation, and grass and alfalfa hay production
Must have Colorado Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
Must have knowledge of noxious weeds as related to efficient agriculture production, including noxious weed identification
Must have knowledge of farm equipment operation, power and hand tools, and other machinery used in agriculture
Must have or be able to obtain Qualified Supervisor Certification for Colorado Applicators within 9 months of hire
This includes Agricultural Weeds, Outdoor Vertebrate Pest, and Industrial and Rights of Way
Must have computer experience of programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the Internet
Must demonstrate writing and math skills related to the Field Technician Position, including the calculation of ratios for efficient distribution of herbicides and pesticides, by passing a written exercise
Must have a valid Driver's License for state of residency and must be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy program
Must pass a thorough criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test
Preferred
Colorado Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain
Knowledge of Southern Ute Indian Reservation
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Company
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is a sovereign nation rooted in ancestral stewardship and guided by a commitment to self-determination, prosperity, and cultural preservation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
2025-10-28Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gottlieb
Chief Investment Officer
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