IRRIGATION DELIVERY SPECIALIST

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Irrigation Delivery Specialist is responsible for the regulation and distribution of irrigation water from and

between storage reservoirs, canals, structures, buildings, and other facilities. This position is responsible for

assisting in the collection and efficient delivery of available water supply to water users for agriculture production

on Community lands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Responsible for regulating and distributing irrigation water from and between storage reservoirs, at diversions

and in canals and at all delivery points within specified work territory.

 Receive water orders; takes daily measurements; maintains records of water delivery, and arranges quantity,

time and duration of deliveries.

 Operates Program distribution facilities (check structures, screens, turnouts and valve vaults) to regulate and

deliver water in accordance with Program policies.

 Reports conditions of facilities; detects if conditions meet standards set for the safe and efficient operation of

the water delivery system and recommends needed maintenance.

 Perform minor repairs and maintenance service requirements.

 Explains operating procedures, conditions, and problems relating to delivery schedules to water users.

 Incumbent is responsible for performing duties consistence with standards of health and safety; and carries

out work in a manner not endangering others.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of basic background of the methods used to regulate and deliver water.

 Knowledge of concepts and principles of water measurement.

 Knowledge of how to use irrigation structures and other devices to measure, regulate and control water, to

determine accurate and proper settings. Knowledge and understanding of local farm and industrial problems

required to deal with the people served by the irrigation system.