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Agricultural Careers By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Ms. Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June.

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1 Agricultural Careers By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Ms. Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005 START Irrigation Specialist

2 Job Duties & Responsibilities Assist in analysis of irrigation system layout Conduct studies to determine deficiencies or ineffective water flow/distribution Analyze water loss and pressure Perform routine irrigation system installation work, as necessary, such as laying and connecting water lines and installing irrigation fixtures Perform functional and performance checks of back flow preventers, meters and gauges, taking necessary corrective action to include maintenance and repair Perform tests to ensure adherence to pertinent city codes Maintain records as required Service, clean and check for efficiency of valves, heads, nozzles and drains of irrigation systems

3 Irrigation specialists should have a solid understanding of irrigation hydraulics and pumping systems. They should also have a background in landscaping, including knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in grounds keeping. Good communication skills are important when working on a team or with customers. Qualities and Skills

4 Salary The average salary for irrigation specialist is about $12-14 per hour at about $32,000 and up. The top paid irrigation specialist, who had at least a four year college education and experience was paid $55,000 in 2003.

5 Work Environment Public and private parks Outdoors in weathered areas Some overtime is necessary Must work in carious weather conditions

6 Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades training in irrigation systems. With the exception of a couple of states, there is no special education or level of competency required to become an irrigation specialist. A bachelor's, associate's or vocational-technical degree in grounds management, landscape design or closely related. Education

7 Career Resources The Irrigation Association Internet: http://www.irrigation.org/default.aspx American Society of Irrigation Consultants Internet: http://www.asic.org/ USDA-ARS-NPARL Internet: http://listserver.sidney.ars.usda.gov/ Texas Ag Irrigation Association Internet: http://www.taia.org Irrigation Jobs.com Internet: http://www.irrigationjobs.com/


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