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Job Description Dairy/Herd Health Veterinarian – Full-Time Location: Tulare Veterinary Hospital – Tulare, CA About Us: Tulare Veterinary Hospital is a trusted mixed animal practice serving the heart of California’s Central Valley. Our clinic combines compassionate care with progressive medicine, and we’re proud to support both beloved pets and the local agricultural community. We are seeking a Dairy Veterinarian who is dedicated to dairy herd health and reproduction, supporting long-standing family-owned dairies throughout the region. We’re a collaborative, experienced veterinary team with deep roots in the dairy industry. Many of our client relationships span 20+ years, and we pride ourselves on being not just veterinarians, but trusted partners in herd management and farm success. You’ll be working closely with Dr. Rodriguez, our lead dairy veterinarian, who has decades of experience in the field and a reputation for building strong client partnerships. He is passionate about mentoring and will provide ample guidance, making this an excellent opportunity for a newer grad eager to learn, or for a veterinarian wanting to deepen their expertise in herd health and production medicine. Requirements What You’ll Be Doing: As a Dairy/Herd Health Veterinarian, your work will focus on providing high-quality, preventive, and production-oriented care to large dairy herds. A typical day may include: • Early morning herd health visits, • Reproductive work, pregnancy checks, and managing mastitis cases, • Preventive herd health programs, vaccines, and disease surveillance, • Certifying health documents (brucellosis, TB, etc.), • Obstetrics, including fetal extractions and occasional C-sections, • Consulting with producers on herd management, production, and operations, • Maintaining strong, trusting client relationships built over years of service, • Participating in an on-call rotation (every 4th weekend) for emergency support This is a 100% farm call role, serving herds that range from 3,000–5,000 cows, with approximately 150,000 animals in the region. Compensation & Benefits: • Salary: $125k–$135k, depending on experience + 20% production, • No Negative Accrual, • Sign-On or Retention Bonus: $10,000 to welcome you as a full-time DVM, • Flexible Schedule, • Equity with Ownership, • Generous Benefits Package: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, • Relocation Assistance: $5,000 to make your move seamless, • Professional Growth: Annual CE allowance of $2,000, 3 days CE-specific paid time off, and access to MentorVet Leap, • 401(k) + Matching: up to 6%, • Flexible PTO Package! About Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP) Tulare Veterinary Hospital is proudly partnered with Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP), a vet-founded and operated network that prioritizes clinical autonomy and long-term success over short-term profits. Unlike many corporate groups, AVP is not private equity-backed, ensuring that you and your patients come first. As a proud sponsor of Not One More Vet (NOMV), AVP is committed to promoting mental health, wellness, and professional growth in the veterinary field. Ready to join a practice that values support, growth, and connection? Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding veterinary career at Tulare Veterinary Hospital! New Graduates and Experienced Veterinarians are welcome to apply!

Job Description BIOMETHANE INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Biomethane Instrument Technician Department: Maintenance Reports To: I&E Manager Location of job: Buttonwillow, CA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Pay Range, DOE: $40.00 to $50.00 Benefits: Standard CalBio benefits package is available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match. COMPANY DESCRIPTION California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) partners with local dairy farmers, state, and federal agencies, providing a sustainable energy source that benefits the dairy, the company, and actively reduces greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere. The company is undertaking the greenfield development, construction, ownership, and operation of a series of projects in the San Joaquin Valley that will capture biogas from dairy farm operations and upgrade it for use in the natural gas pipeline and as vehicle fuel. JOB SUMMARY The Biomethane Instrument Technician performs skilled work that is necessary for maintaining a dairy anaerobic digester, biogas conditioning skid, associated digester, and upgrader plant equipment. The facilities are composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, oxygen generators, condensers, chillers, and related auxiliary equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspect, test, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate record, and control generating operations in conventional electric/gas generating plant., • Inspect meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations., • Test accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, gas analyzers, and other recordings, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in the system, using test equipment, such as pressure gauges, pulse, and signal generators, multimeter, HART communicator, and RTD calibrators., • Trace out and tests electronic solid-state and vacuum tube circuitry and components to locate defective parts in analog and digital, protection, or monitoring systems, using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals., • Remove defective instruments from the system, decontaminates, disassembles, and clean instruments and replace defective parts, using hand tools., • Reassembles instruments and replace instruments in the system, using hand tools., • Lubricate instruments and replace defective wiring and tubing., • Calibrate readings on instruments according to standards and adjust phasing and align stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function., • Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand., • Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems., • Additional essential functions, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT Performance will be assessed 90 days after initial hire, and then annually after that. Plant Operations will be measured against plant operating efficiency, uptime (reliability), and cost expectations. The successful operator will be measured against adherence to company policy and ability to drive sustained efficiency through personal effort, communication, teamwork, and ability to leverage external resources. Will demonstrate ability to pass the Biomethane Instrument Technician Assessment test with trainer. QUALIFICATIONS • Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired., • Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field., • A relevant background in safety procedures and practices., • Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions., • Able to speak, read, write, and understand English is required., • Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings., • Able to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on plant conditions., • Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS on a PC or tablet required., • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in California are required. WORKING CONDITIONS Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors in the Central Valley of California. Temperatures range from 40 deg F in the winter to 115 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. California Bioenergy will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to. This position will require heavy lifting (<50 lbs.) and/or climbing ladder and/or stairs. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Description Director of Finance - This is an onsite position in Wasco, CA and is not eligible for remote work. Position Type: Full time Reports to: CEO Level of Supervision: Moderate Employment Classification: Exempt Location: 13606 Gun Club Rd., Wasco, CA. 93280 The Director of Finance will lead the financial strategy, planning, and analysis for the food processing company. They will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management, ensuring the company’s financial health and alignment with its growth objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of the food processing industry’s financial dynamics, cost control, and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to manage a finance team and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but not limited to: • Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives., • Provide financial insights to guide key business decisions, including capital investments, pricing strategies, and market expansion., • Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow analyses, and variance reports., • Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency., • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, implementing corrective measures when necessary., • Analyze production costs, margins, and variances, recommending process improvements to enhance profitability., • Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, raw material purchasing, and production efficiency., • Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or safety., • Manage financial risks by implementing effective internal controls, monitoring cash flow, and mitigating exposure to market fluctuations., • Collaborate with other department heads to align financial goals with operational strategies., • Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions, ensuring timely reporting and communication., • Oversee the management of capital structure, working capital, and investment strategies to maximize shareholder value., • Partner with Human Resources to assist in the handling of disciplinary issues and drafting the appropriate personnel action documents., • Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state of the art practices., • Assist in the communication and maintenance of departmental SOP’s and job descriptions., • Serve as a role model to subordinates as it relates to effective time management, communication and utilization of resources., • Provide leadership and motivation to department personnel., • Ensure that direct reports complete their timesheet daily and submit a completed timecard for approval on the last day worked each workweek., • Ensure that direct reports resolve all timecard, attestation, and payroll related matters and complete the attestation on the last day worked each workweek., • Ensure that direct reports have regular, consistent, and predictable attendance per Central Valley Eggs attendance and punctuality policy., • Any other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting., • In-depth understanding of cost accounting, production efficiency, and supply chain management in the food processing sector., • Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal proficiency, preferred, • Proficiency with basic computer software (Microsoft Office applications), • Ability to keep detailed, accurate records, • Highly organized, pro-active, self-motivated and honest, • Excellent time management, • Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, • Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity and credibility, • Familiarity with industrial equipment operations, • Knowledge of farm equipment operation and maintenance is required, • Ability to successfully supervise and direct people and their work., • Lead by example, stepping in when necessary to keep operation moving., • Ability to motivate and lead employees., • Ability and willingness to communicate routine, urgent production and processing issues and needs to the Live Operations Manager., • Escalate issues as appropriate and in a timely fashion to ensure information is shared effectively., • Ability to work cohesively with all levels of employees, while providing coaching as appropriate., • Ability to work with and manage outside vendors and suppliers., • Ability to influence people in all roles and levels in the organization., • Strong leadership, management, operational skills., • Ability to discern quickly, capture the essence of a problem and make sound judgments., • Ability to translate observations into action plans., • Strong problem-solving skills, project management and coordination of multiple projects simultaneously., • Open and direct communicator; excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to be self-directed and focus in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and detail., • Self-motivation and independent work habits., • Computer skills., • Ability to understand and implement company quality policy, food safety fundamentals, company safety and conduct policies., • Ability to understand and ensure facility remains current and operates within all industry regulations., • Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP’s and other written instructions or work details. English reading and writing abilities., • Knowledge of and ability to use computers, run reports complete accurate data entry and document information related to all reporting requirements of quality systems and SOPs., • Ability and availability to work weekdays and weekends., • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, human resources, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources is preferred, not required., • Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems is preferred, not required., • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems., • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times., • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action., • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one., • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others., • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions., • Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things., • Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job., • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system., • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Education/Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred., • At least 7-8 years of related experience. Physical Requirements: • Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including long periods of standing, bending, and lifting., • Occasionally lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 30+ pounds., • Occassionally stoop/crouch/bend/climb/push/pull objects to complete the essential functions of this position., • Vision sufficient to safely perform the essential job tasks. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. Company DescriptionAbout Us: Central Valley Eggs was founded in 2016, constructing the facility and becoming fully operational in 2017. The facility consists of seven-layer barns, two pullet barns, and a processing plant. CVE produces, grades, packages, and sells exclusively cage-free fresh shell eggs to major food service companies and retailers in California.About Us:\r\n\r\nCentral Valley Eggs was founded in 2016, constructing the facility and becoming fully operational in 2017. The facility consists of seven-layer barns, two pullet barns, and a processing plant. CVE produces, grades, packages, and sells exclusively cage-free fresh shell eggs to major food service companies and retailers in California.

Job DescriptionDescription: Westamerica is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in California. We are looking for outstanding people to join our winning team. We reached our current strength because our employees, customers, and shareholders believe in the same fundamental goals: Delivering a wide variety of financial services with a superior customer service guarantee. JOB SUMMARY: Under general managerial review: Achieves sales goal objectives by developing and managing a client portfolio. Provides customers with information and resolves banking problems. Promotes sales of bank services and products. Financial Plan • Attend daily 8 am sales meeting., • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual deposit and loan production goals., • Generate non-interest income through the sale of fee-based services., • Consistently deliver excellence in service by adhering to the Bank’s service standards., • Maintain weekly standard of 15 quality calls. Achieve a 2 to 1 prospect to client ratio., • Daily boxtime is required. A minimum of 3 prospect appointments for each calendar day must be obtained from each daily boxtime session., • Maintain a minimum of 4 pipeline and 7 pre-pipeline deals., • Fully utilize all aspects of Sales Logix and Hub Automation including all new releases and components (calendar, client/prospect files, etc.)., • Develop new deposit and loan totals utilizing industry lead lists generated by the Marketing Department and/or other sources as directed by your RMM., • Work existing client base for business expansion and referrals., • Develop and leverage referral sources (CPA’s, Attorneys, Physicians, etc.). Position yourself as their banker of choice., • Generate 1 SPF referral per month., • Generate 2 third party referrals annually., • Generate 2 Business Elan applications per month., • Ensure maturing loans assigned to portfolio are renewed., • Maintain customer contact with all assigned borrowers to ensure loan retention, relationship expansion and proper pay down forecasting., • Work with borrower’s support contacts (CPA’s, attorneys, CFO’s, etc.) to gain referrals and to stay attuned to borrower’s plans., • Make yourself available to borrowers to ensure you are the banker of choice., • Monitor and manage for BBO/BRM, assigned commercial loan portfolio to ensure retention and expansion., • Adhere to Reg B/Flood requirements., • Complete all assigned tutorials and Compliance Training., • Focus on Majority/Minority census tracts as assigned by RMM., • Focus on Small Business/Small Farm loans assigned goals., • Meet CRA Hours., • Meet new CRA loan production goals., • Renew all assigned existing CRA loans/lines., • Attend daily sales meetings; provide mentoring and encouragement as appropriate., • As directed by RMM, manage problem loans to minimize risk. Communicate status and developments to RMM., • Communicate problems, successes and challenges to RMM and Credit Hub on a timely basis., • Attend two seminars/functions during the year to promote WAB in the community and develop new business., • Adhere to the Bank’s Guiding Principles; integrate into all that you do., • Become involved in one community organization which will help build our image as a community bank and you as a community banker, while recognizing CRA service hours opportunities. Previous sales management experience, commercial underwriting and credit experience. Applicant must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, business development and marketing skills. Four-year college degree preferred. For purposes of business travel, a valid driver’s license as well as a personal vehicle to drive is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. • Constant travel to conduct outside sales calls., • Works non-standard business hours., • Effectively communicate with clients and prospects., • Retain and shares knowledge of WAB products, services and fees., • Obtain enough confidential data to identify client’s financial status., • Identify additional service opportunities., • Apply basic math skills to determine fees and saving opportunities., • Identifies business needs of clients and prospects and identifies ways WAB can meet those requirements., • Negotiates service terms and fees of business relationships to provide acceptable return on investment for Bank and client., • Determines best service instrument or combination of accounts that provides client with greatest potential to realize financial expectations., • Selects methods to improve sales/marketing skills of subordinate staff. Directly Supervised: Depends on size of branch Supervised by Subordinates: Depends on size of branch Requirements: EOE Westamerica Bank's Privacy Policy may be found at:

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association.

The Research Associate will work across multiple grant funded projects under the supervision of the Small Farms Soil and Water Conservation Staff Research Associate 3 and will collaborate closely with the Small Farms Advisor and the Small Farms Water Conservation Academic Coordinator in Fresno Count

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association.

The Research Associate will work across multiple grant funded projects under the supervision of the Small Farms Soil and Water Conservation Staff Research Associate 3 and will collaborate closely with the Small Farms Advisor and the Small Farms Water Conservation Academic Coordinator in Fresno Count

Duties/Responsibilities Understanding of plant agronomy Know how to communicate with team members Knowledge of different types of soils, water, fertilizers and tree health Must be organized Must understand farm equipment Must be hands on Be able to work effectively within a team Must have computer s

Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who wi