Pest Control Advisor

Position Title:

PCA Orchard Fertility

Position Summary:

Capay Farms, based in Hamilton City, California, is looking for a PCA to assist with management of over 10,000 acres of almonds and walnuts. The PCA for orchard fertility manages the soil and crop nutrition for Capay Farms. This position is responsible for contributing to high yields through a sustainable, scientifically based fertility program that maximizes profitability.

Hours Per Week: 50 and availability as needed

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Required to maintain PCA, CCA, and California Drivers License

Scout all fields managed by Capay Farms for crop health.

Write soil fertility plans for all ranches.

Order fertilizer and soil amendments and review invoices with Front Office Admin to verify correct amount and price.

Develop annual fertilizer budget.

Manage fertilizer inventory.

Manage all aspects of fertilizer applications.

Responsible for taking leaf and soil samples & tracking nutrient levels from year to year.

Speak with vendors and attend industry meetings to stay up to date on latest soil science and products.

Fill out paperwork for nitrogen management plans and other associated regulatory paperwork related to soil fertility.

Evaluate orchard status daily. i.e. tree maintenance, mowing, tillage, pruning, replants, etc.

Work with farm management team to select tree rootstock, variety, and spacing for all new plantings

Coordinate daily with other Farm Managers to align priorities and assist on projects as needed.

As a member of the Capay Farms Management team, cooperate and work with other team members to influence the Capay Farms culture, vision, strategy, and long-term goals.

Monitor overall field efficiency and performance. Work with supervisors to improve efficiency, develop employees, and hire/fire staff as needed to ensure Capay Farms is a safe and efficient workplace.

Have an innovative mindset stays up to date on new agricultural technology and trials/implements new methods to improve Capay Farms.

Make Capay Farms an employer of choice. Create an environment of safety and sustainability in the field and keep a finger on the pulse of employee morale. Represent Capay Farms in a respectable manner at all times.

Proof and approve payroll and vendor invoices weekly

In conjunction with the management team, set annual budgets and review regularly.

Assist Human Resources on all field related issues i.e. job descriptions for field employees, employee performance and compensation, etc.

Monitor temperature during frost season. Coordinate frost management.

Promote a culture of safety at all times. Collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure proper training occurs and improve overall safety atmosphere of Capay Farms.

Enforcement of all company policies and procedures.

Attend safety, field and management meetings.

Reports to:

General Manager, CEO

Direct Reports

PCA Interns

Interactions:

Consultants, Vendors