Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (26-14)

Education: The successful applicant will have a minimum of a master's degree in animal science, range management or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. In lieu of a range management degree the applicant would have the minimum coursework to be a https://calpacsrm.org/certified-rangeland-managers

Key Qualifications:

• Certified Rangeland Manager license or desire to obtain the minimum coursework for a Certified Rangeland Manager within five years of hire.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a county or University vehicle.
• Extension experience and demonstrated excellence in the areas of applied research is desired.
• Coursework and experience in range management, and livestock production.
• Training and experience in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research and collaboration is preferred.
• Familiarity with California's natural resources will be beneficial.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of remote methods of conducting outreach and delivery are a benefit.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used is required. Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University Vehicle.
• A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and criminal history clearances from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgment to comply with California law.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of hire and must maintain such authorization through the duration of the position. Internal UC ANR applicants with questions may contact Katie Kilbane at mailto:[email protected].
• This is not a remote position. Candidates must be available to work in Mariposa and Merced Counties.

Additional Skills Required

• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension
• Applicants need to meet appointment criteria for the respective University of California academic title series and evidence for success in meeting required academic advancement criteria as per https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/academic-personnel-policy/appointment-and-promotion/index.html. Applications need to document relevant research, extension, and teaching experience and appropriate scholarly achievements.
• Substantial experience and sensitivity to cultural differences relative to working with youth and adults.
• The ability to work with clientele across a wide range of socio-economic classes and ethnicities is essential.
• Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and information technology communication skills. Spanish language proficiency is desired.
• Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility: The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member with key external stakeholders and county-based staff, as well as with other colleagues within UC ANR.
• Lifelong Learning: There is an expectation that advisors evolve and grow across their career and respond to changes in the industry, clientele, and organizational change.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.