Irrigation Specialist

Salary : $63,024.00 - $86,904.00 Annually
Location : Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2026-00182
Department: Districtwide
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general supervision of the Grounds & Underground Utilities Supervisor or designee, perform specialized technical work in the installation, maintenance, and operation of campus irrigation systems. Plan, operate, and monitor irrigation system performance and water use data to support conservation efforts and the District's water efficiency and sustainability objectives.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at Moorpark College, pending board approval.
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University. Moorpark College was recognized as an Aspen Prize Finalist in 2023 and ranked fourth in the nation by the Aspen College Excellence Program. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size.


Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark College's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.

More information can be found on the Moorpark College website

WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
SALARY PLACEMENT

New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in

Representative Duties


Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation system components including sprinkler heads, control valves, water mains, central control satellites, low-volume irrigation devices, flow sensors, and central control communication equipment. E


Operate and program the campus centralized irrigation control system; schedule and adjust water delivery based on evapotranspiration data and site conditions; monitor system performance. E

Maintain, troubleshoot, and configure irrigation central control hardware including flow sensing devices, communication equipment, and remote sensors. E

Conduct irrigation water audits to assess zone efficiency; develop and monitor irrigation zone schedule; maintain a water use database. E

Perform irrigation system inspections and implement leak detection practices to identify irrigation systems and landscape areas requiring improvement to meet campus water conservation goals. E

Prepare irrigation reports, including monthly and annual statistical analyses, charts, graphs, and maps; analyze water use data; provide updated irrigation attribute information for As-Built Drawings. E

Plan and lay out irrigation systems for designated landscape areas; estimate materials, labor, and subcontractor costs for repair, retrofit, and maintenance projects. E

Operate trenchers, backhoes, loaders, forklifts, and skid-steer loaders to excavate for repair and install irrigation infrastructure; form and pour concrete pads for controllers and backflow devices; cut, remove, and patch hardscape surfaces as necessary. E


Operate hand tools and equipment including generators, concrete saws, jackhammers, pressure washers, electromagnetic line locators, GPS devices, boring tools, and soil compaction tools. E


Maintain an adequate inventory of irrigation equipment and supplies including sprinkler heads, valves, central control satellite components, and related materials. E


Provide technical guidance to grounds maintenance personnel and campus staff on irrigation system operation, performance optimization, and water conservation practices. E

Assist with grounds maintenance activities as directed. E


Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E


Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E


Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications


Graduation from high school AND four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or institutional irrigation systems, including at least one year of experience operating a centralized, computerized irrigation control system.
OR

An EPA recognized WaterSense certification in Landscape Irrigation Auditing (CLIA) or a related water management certification AND two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or institutional irrigation systems, including at least one year of experience operating a centralized, computerized irrigation control system.
OR

An associate degree or equivalent college units (60 semester or 90 quarter units from a recognized college or university) with coursework in grounds maintenance, horticulture, utility construction, or a related field AND two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or institutional irrigation systems, including at least one year of experience operating a centralized, computerized irrigation control system.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California driver's license.

Supplemental Information
This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components:
A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.
The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:

Date Range: Monday, November 23, 2026 - Friday, December 3, 2025
Location: Moorpark College Facilities and Maintenance
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to View email address on click.appcast.io including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.
Paid Holidays: The Ventura County Community College District offers 15 paid holidays per year, plus 2 additional floating holidays.

Paid Vacation:
Full-time classified employeesearn vacation leave based on years of continuous service:

• 6 months - 3 years: 8 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 3 - 10 years: 10 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 10+ years: 13.3 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Administrators, managers, and full-time supervisory and confidential employees accrue 13.33 hours per month for each month they are in paid status, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Health Benefits: The District contributes up to the full premium cost of the PPO 90C or Kaiser HMO plan (whichever is higher) toward any eligible medical plan for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Dental, vision, and Basic life insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also District paid.


Benefit providers available to eligible full-time and part-time (50% or more) classified employees include:

• Medical: Anthem PPO and HMO Plans, Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
• Dental: Delta Dental DHMO or PPO Plus Premium
• Vision: EyeMed PPO Vision Plan

Retirement: Eligible employees in positions of 20 or more hours per week are enrolled in CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). Paid Sick Leave: All full-time management, supervisory, confidential, and classified employees (probationary and permanent) earn one day of sick leave per month in a paid status, accumulating 12 days per fiscal year for full-time employees. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit.


Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the District's Benefits page at:
01


PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be qualified.

The application will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questions below may also be used to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification in a training and experience (T&E) evaluation. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. Questions that are answered in this method will be considered INCOMPLETE and may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD).


Select "Yes" if you have read, understood, and agree to the above statements.
Select "No" if you have read, understood, and DO NOT agree with the above statements and voluntarily withdraw your application for this position.

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of education?
Please Note: Proof of education will be required. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

03


Have you completed an associate degree or at least 60 semester/90 quarter college units that include coursework in grounds maintenance, horticulture, utility construction, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? (Select all that apply.)

• EPA WaterSense recognized Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Water management or irrigation efficiency certification
• Other professional certification directly related to irrigation systems, water management, or landscape irrigation
• None of the above

05


If you selected other certification above, please provide the certification title, issuing organization, date obtained, and current status.If you do not possess an applicable certification, please mark N/A.
06


How many years of experience do you possess installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial or institutional irrigation systems?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

07


How many years of experience do you possess operating a centralized, computerized irrigation control system?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

08


Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, but I possess a valid Driver's License from another state and am willing to obtain a California Driver's License if selected for the position
• No

09


Which of the following irrigation system duties have you performed as part of your work experience? (Select all that apply.)

• Installing, repairing, or replacing sprinkler heads, control valves, or irrigation lines
• Installing, repairing, or replacing water mains or other irrigation infrastructure
• Troubleshooting irrigation system failures and determining the source of the problem
• Installing or maintaining low-volume/drip irrigation systems
• Installing or maintaining flow sensors or flow-sensing devices
• Installing or maintaining irrigation communication equipment or remote sensors
• Troubleshooting or repairing 2-wire irrigation systems
• Performing leak detection and locating irrigation system leaks
• Reading and interpreting irrigation plans, blueprints, maps, or as-built drawings
• None of the above

10


Describe your experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial or institutional irrigation systems. Please include in your response:
a. The organization(s) in which you gained this experience
b. The types and size/complexity of irrigation systems you maintained
c. The irrigation components and systems you installed, maintained, or repaired
d. The types of irrigation problems you were responsible for troubleshooting and resolving
e. The tools, equipment, or diagnostic methods you used
If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
11


Which of the following centralized irrigation control functions have you performed as part of your work experience? (Select all that apply.)

• Operating a centralized computerized irrigation control system
• Programming irrigation schedules or zones in a centralized control system
• Adjusting irrigation schedules based on evapotranspiration (ET) data
• Monitoring system performance through centralized irrigation software
• Configuring or troubleshooting central control hardware
• Configuring or troubleshooting flow sensing devices
• Configuring or troubleshooting remote sensors or communication equipment
• Diagnosing abnormal flow, communication failures, or system alerts
• Maintaining irrigation system information or data within central control software
• None of the above

12


Describe your experience operating, programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting centralized computerized irrigation control systems. Please include in your response:
a. The irrigation control system(s) or software you have used
b. Your responsibilities for programming and adjusting irrigation schedules
c. Your experience using ET data, flow information, weather data, or site conditions to make irrigation adjustments
d. Your experience troubleshooting control system hardware, communication equipment, sensors, or system alerts
e. Your level of independence in operating and making adjustments to the system
If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
13


Which of the following irrigation water management activities do you have hands-on experience performing? (Select all that apply.)

• Conducting irrigation water audits
• Assessing irrigation zone efficiency or distribution performance
• Performing leak detection or investigating abnormal water use
• Developing or adjusting irrigation schedules to improve water efficiency
• Using evapotranspiration (ET) data to determine irrigation needs
• Analyzing soil, plant, site, or weather conditions when determining irrigation needs
• Analyzing irrigation system performance or water-use data
• Developing recommendations to reduce water use or improve system efficiency
• Monitoring progress toward water conservation goals
• None of the above

14


Describe your experience evaluating irrigation system performance and water use. Please include in your response:
a. The types of irrigation audits, inspections, or analyses you performed
b. The information or data you reviewed
c. How you identified inefficiencies, leaks, or areas requiring improvement
d. Your responsibility for recommending or implementing irrigation adjustments
e. Any experience supporting water conservation or water-efficiency goals
If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
15


Which of the following technology, data, or reporting activities have you performed as part of your work experience? (Select all that apply.)

• Using centralized irrigation control software
• Using spreadsheets to track, analyze, or report irrigation or water-use information
• Maintaining irrigation or water-use databases
• Preparing irrigation performance or water-use reports
• Preparing charts, graphs, maps, or statistical summaries
• Using GPS devices or electronic locating equipment
• Updating irrigation maps, system records, or as-built information
• Using electronic diagnostic or monitoring equipment to troubleshoot irrigation systems
• None of the above

16


Which of the following tools or equipment have you operated as part of your job duties? (Select all that apply.)

• Trencher
• Backhoe
• Loader or skid-steer loader
• Forklift
• Electromagnetic line locator
• GPS equipment
• Concrete saw
• Jackhammer
• Boring equipment
• Soil compaction equipment
• Pressure washer
• Irrigation hand and power tools
• None of the above

17


Which of the following training courses or certifications have you completed? (Select all that apply.)

• Trench and excavation safety
• Underground utility locating or excavation safety training
• Heavy equipment operator training
• Forklift operator training or certification
• Hazardous materials or chemical safety training
• Power tool or equipment safety training
• OSHA workplace safety training
• None of the above

18
Candidates who are successful in this examination process may be contacted for future employment opportunities (within this classification) that may be at a different site than where the current vacancy is located.

Which locations within VCCCD are you willing to work? (Check all that apply.) You will only be considered for vacancies at locations at which you indicate you are willing to work in response to this question.

• District Administrative Center (Located in Camarillo)
• Moorpark College
• Oxnard College
• Ventura College

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Please indicate the type of job (fulltime and/or part-time) AND the type of work (regular and/or temporary) that you are willing to accept. (Check all that apply).


You will only be considered for vacancies with the type of job AND work that you are willing to accept.

• Full-time Job
• Part-time Job
• Regular/Permanent Work
• Temporary Work

20


The testing process will require access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet. If you do not have access to one or more of these components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations, please indicate so below.

• I do NOT have access to one or more of the required components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations.
• I have access to ALL of the required components and do not need alternate testing accommodations.

Required Question