Job Description:

• 1) Plans, designs, and coordinates construction of drainage systems in irrigation district, based on knowledge of soils, slope of land, and availability and economic use of existing drainage canals: Requests engineering surveys and soil tests to determine surface profile, types of soil, and characteristics such as salinity, water table, and areas of subnormal crop growth.

• 2) Studies data and sketches scale drawing of tile and open ditch drains for area, using triangles, scales, dividers, and other drawing instruments.

• 3) Indicates depth, spacing, and size of tiling for crop area leading to district drainage canals.

• 4) Considers drainage cost to improve fertility, at least cost to farmer and district.

• 5) Recommends deepening of drainage canals when field elevation prevents gravity flow, or provides for installation of sumps and electric pumps to drain low areas.

• 6) Arranges for sale to farmers of district approved drainage materials, such as concrete wells and pipes.

• 7) Determines need for securing easements and right-of-way deeds for district drainage structures.

• 8) Inspects completed systems to determine that installation conforms to plan.