PCA Manager

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.