OPEN POSITIONS:

Maintenance Staff

Maintenance Staff Job Description

Overview

The North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) is the second largest irrigation district in the State of Oregon. NUID, located in Central Oregon, serves over 950 patrons across approximately 59,000 acres of farmland. NUID operates and maintains two dams and reservoirs and over 300 miles of canals, pipes, laterals and ditches. NUID is part of the Deschutes Project, a federal reclamation project, and is under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

NUID is currently recruiting for a position in the Maintenance classification. In this capacity, under general supervision, positions in the Maintenance classification perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled duties in the construction, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of irrigation canals, ditches, pipelines, structures, buildings, landscapes; and other operation and maintenance duties as assigned. Maintenance activities can extend from Wickiup Reservoir near LaPine to the Deschutes River Canyon north of Madras.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit an application to the district office at 2024 NW Beech St, Madras, Oregon, 97741, by fax (541) 475-3905 or email to nuid@northunitid.com.

Finance Manager/HR Generalist

Finance Manager/HR Generalist Job Description

North Unit Irrigation District (“District”) is the second largest irrigation district in the State of Oregon.  The District is located in Central Oregon, serves over 950 patrons across 59,000 acres of farmland.  The District operates and maintains two dams and reservoirs and over 300 miles of canals, pipes, laterals and ditches.  The District employs 4 management staff,    3 administrative support staff and 20 field operations.  The District is part of the Deschutes Project, a federal reclamation project, and is under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the project.

The District is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Manager/HR Generalist.  In this capacity, under general/administrative supervision, the Finance Manager/HR Generalist plans, organizes, manages, directs and supervises the office support operations and functions of the District.  The Finance Manager/HR Generalist is responsible for managing the accounting and financial aspects of District operations.  The Finance Manager/HR Generalist position requires a self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised.

Key functions for the position include:

  Accounting – perform necessary accounting functions and/or supervise account receivable, accounts payable, payroll, property rentals, audits, investments, etc.

  Office Operation – manage all aspects of office operation and hire, supervise and evaluate office staff.

  Budget – work with District management to prepare annual budget and provide budget status to management and board of directors.

  Human Resources – assist with policy development and maintenance, employee training, employee benefit administration including 401K retirement plan.

  Education and Training – work with general manager to arrange and administer education and training for district staff and educating the public, agencies and other interests on the district and its operations and goals.

  Grant Projects – work with management on grant writing and reporting.

  Board of Directors – account for administrative needs of board meetings in conjunction with the general manager, including preparation of agendas, meeting packets and documentation of meeting notes and decisions.  Responsible for district election processes.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit a cover letter, resume and job application to the district office at 2024 NW Beech St, Madras, Oregon, 97741, by fax (541) 475-3905 or email to nuid@northunitid.com.