Control Center Operator - 851/244

Control Center Operator - 851/244 ABOUT

THE ORGANIZATION

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry We produce premier Navajo Pride brand agricultural products, guaranteed to be of the highest quality on the market today. We are located in the heart of the Four Corners region near Farmington, New Mexico, and are operating one of the largest tracts of contiguous farmland in the nation. Our agribusiness features state-of-the-art farming technology including a multimillion dollar water irrigation management system. NAPI produces the finest and freshest varieties of Navajo Pride brand potatoes, corn, alfalfa, beans, and small grains, such as barley, wheat and oats. We are also expanding our Navajo Pride brand product selection at all times, so be sure and check our product availability frequently. What makes Navajo Pride brand so unique? We are owned and operated by the Navajo people. At NAPI, we take pride in producing Navajo Pride brand premium products for retail purposes, repackaging or for direct sale to our customers.

CLOSE DATE 6/5/2026 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

NUMBER OF OPENINGS 1 REQ NUMBER SKI-26-00008 POSITION

Control Center Operator

DESCRIPTION I. POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY

This position was created to assist, control and monitor the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project (NIIP) water delivery system using aplex monitoring system to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water to NAPI.

II.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent, and an employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. NAPI reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this position description may be updated accordingly. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. General Duties & Responsibilities Informs and coordinates with outside agencies as needed, such as: 911 emergency, law enforcement, for departments, oil & gaspanies, NTUA, City of Farmington, WAPA, Jemez Electric, BOR, and Navajo Nation Fish & Wildlife. Maintains reliability and makes critical decisions during unusual situations and emergencies. Maintains daily documentations of events through an official operating logbook. See

DEPARTMENT JOB ASSIGNMENTS

beginning on page 2. Other Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done. Provides information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis. Complies with all applicable environmental health and safety policies, procedures and work rules, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the incumbent, co-workers, and the general public. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI.

DEPARTMENT JOB ASSIGNMENTS

This Job Description is intended to be somewhat general in nature with respect to the job family, and as such it does not detail all duties of a particular job assignment. Additional duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on the Department Job Assignment.

Irrigation:

Controls, monitors, and ensures a continuous delivery of the irrigation delivery system using aplex monitoring system. Monitors and operates center pivots by programming and executing information, such as: starting, stopping, ing fertilizer applications, and water application rates, and other data required by NAPI. Informs and coordinates with the designated field personnel on center pivot operations resulting from request changes, unusual events, and emergencies. Records and maintains files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information. Dispatches workers or equipment to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, usingpany two-way radio. Relays work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios. Confers with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment. Relays messages to personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards.

Operations & Maintenance:

Controls, monitors, and ensures a continuous delivery of the NIIP water delivery system using aplex SCADA system. Coordinates daily irrigation water release from Navajo Dam and Cutter Dam, based on water ordered from the NAPI Crop Managers/Foreman. Monitors water elevation, and check structure conditions in order to prevent damage to equipment and to ensure system reliability. Informs and coordinates with the designated field personnel on center pivot operations resulting from request changes, unusual events, and emergencies. Schedules maintenance on pumping plants, check structures and lateral systems. Coordinates with O&M and NAPI on activities that affect the water delivery. Cross-trains to learn the locations of pumping plants, canal systems, and lateral systems during irrigation season, and learn about the different alarms that are reset in the pumping plants and gate structures. Cross-trains in other departments in O&M during non-irrigation season (approximately 3 months); Electrical, SCADA, Region I, Region II, Warehouse, and Administration. Required throughout the non-irrigation season to work outdoors in any weather condition.

III.POSITION AUTHORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

General:

Position has a moderate level of line responsibility and moderate-level authority to make independent decisions over an assigned department or function. A person in this position has a moderate level of responsibility for a key operation or function.

Results of Action:

Decisions will have a high degree of impact on operations or services. Errors may result in significant disruption of operations or services or damage to operational activities. Errors in accuracy, judgment, tact ormunication could result in a loss of productivity, and a significant loss of credibility and potential ie for the organization. Failure to establish and monitor work schedules for the Department will result in an inability to meet deadlines and will delay thepletion of records and other projects.

Budgetary & Financial Resources Accountability:

Position has low level of accountability for budgetary or financial decisions, and decisions will have a moderate degree impact on resource utilization within NAPI; responsible for a low level of impact on an operating budget for the Department;

Equipment/Material Management & Accountability:

Position has a moderate level of responsibility for equipment, material, or supplies; proper utilization is required plus accountability for first-echelon maintenance may be required; minimal authority and accountability for purchase within strict policy guidelines may be present.

Confidential and Sensitive Information:

Incumbent has a moderate level of access to sensitive and proprietarypany data, including but not limited to services, legal and financial data, and an essential job result is the maintenance of a high level of confidentiality of the information processed by the employee. ncumbent has a minimal level of access to personal and professional data regarding individual employees and their families, and to personal data regarding customers/clients/members and their families, and mustply with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) to keep that data secure and private. ncumbent has no access to health data of employees and their families, and to health data of customers/clients/members and their families, and mustply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to keep that data secure and private. Independence of Action;

Supervision Received:

The Control Center Operator works under general supervision of the Supervisor. Employee works along on routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt. Production generally precedes a check on the quality of work. Established methods and procedures are clearly established and general instructions provided.

Supervision Exercised:

The Control Center Operator is responsible for own work, and has no supervisory authority or responsibility, although the Control Center Operator may have functional authority over specific projects or areas of responsibility as specified in this Job Description or otherwise delegated by the Supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS I. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position, but is not aprehensive list. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence). Some college course work in Computer applications, Industrial Technology or a relative field of study. At least two (2) years directly related work experience in operating irrigation systems, pumping plants, and apanying equipment.

Preferred:

Certificate in Irrigation Technician.

Substitution:

Additional education or training may substitute for work experience requirement.

Navajo Preference:

Navajo preference will be applied in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA), it is Navajo Agricultural Products Industry's ("NAPI") goal and intention to strictly ad to the NPEA in all employment practices and hire qualified Navajo Personnel for all positions. Tribal sovereignty support and Navajo preference initiatives are mandatory.

Language Requirements:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors and co- workers.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Navajo)

Shared Responsibilities:

As a requirement of their employment, all NAPI employees are expected and required to follow and ad to the following job responsibilities: Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of Navajo Agricultural Products Industry. Support excellence in our customer service philosophy, and deliver excellent customer service both to internal and external customers. Ad to allpany policies and procedures. Follow all safety policies, guidelines, and work rules, and participate in trainings. Practice good stewardship of NAPI property and follow policy. Act in a professional manner at all times. Function from INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and LOYALTY in all activities concerning NAPI. Follow the current NAPI Strategic Plan initiatives. Maintain and support a team environment within the workgroup, and with other departments. Champion NAPI in themunity.

Core Competencies:

Performs the essential functions and elements of this positionpetently, demonstrating adequate progress throughout the course of the introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with NAPI. A variety of personalpetencies need to be demonstrated by everyone at NAPI, and include but are not limited to:

Quality/Compliance:

Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and oues, honoring NAPI policies and all regulatory requirements. Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer or client, rather than on self, department, or organization.

Communication:

Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.

Collegiality:

Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Initiative:

Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through

Efficiency and Continuous Improvement:

Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things

Coachability:

Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement

Safety:

Comply with and actively support all workplace safety policies and practices.

Team Player:

able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of NAPI.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position, but are not aprehensive list: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge in Valley Camms and/or SCADA applications utilizing the user interface graphic displays. Skill in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others. Skill in actively looking for ways to help people. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Skill in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Skill in entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Skill inpiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Ability to read road, field, lateral, and canal maps. Ability tomunicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Ability to be honest and ethical, reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Ability to be careful about detail and thorough inpleting work tasks. Ability to accept criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Ability to maintainposure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Ability to develop one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Ability to take on responsibilities and challenges, willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Ability to be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Ability to be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Ability to establish and maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Ability to analyze information and using logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressured environment and must be able to shift to other functions and priorities as needed.

Certification, Licenses and Registrations:

Must have and maintain a current New Mexico, or Arizona driver's license, must have and maintain an NAPI-insurable driving record, and must provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages. First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving Course. Center pivot telemetry software usage, SCADA User Interface graphic display applications,piling and analyzing water flow rate, and volume usage.

Training Requirements:

Must successfullyplete all NAPI-required safety and other training Must successfully pass and maintain training certification in all state, NAPI, individual-specific, and/or other training requirements of the position and job assignment. Additional specific training requirements for this position may be required by NAPI.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment, including desktopputer and standard MS-Office applications, including Maximo 6. Must be able to operate apany vehicle, Government Services Administration (GSA) vehicle and a two-way radio.

Other:

In accordance with the conditional offer of employment, individual must pass drug screen, and all NAPI, and other required background investigations. Additional drug screening and background investigations may be required depending on the job assignment, or job transfer. Must read and acknowledge NAPI's Non-disclosure agreement.