Water Management Area Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) AP 22-43
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Fresno
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Water Management Area Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) AP
22-43
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
County Locations: Fresno County, Kings County, Madera County,
Tulare County
Date Posted: March 6, 2024
Closing Date: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC
ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative
Extension (UCCE) Water Management Area Advisor. UC ANR operates a
statewide network of researchers and educators dedicated to the
development and application of knowledge to address local
agricultural, environmental and health issues. Over 150 UC ANR UCCE
advisors conduct research, outreach and education from locally
based CE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations
throughout the state. Our mission is to bring the University of
California directly to Californians through research, extension and
education programs that support:
By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the
University of California's reach to engage all people and
communities in California, ensuring equal access to the UC
system.
Location Headquarters: UC ANR Kearney Research and Extension
Center, Parlier, CA.
Purpose. The Water Management Area Advisor will implement an
innovative extension education and applied research program to
address major challenges around local and regional uses of water in
the Tulare Basin and lower San Joaquin Valley (Tulare, Fresno,
Kings, and Madera Counties).
The CE Area Advisor will work with growers, natural resources
managers (water, land), and commodity groups in the Tulare Basin
and Lower San Joaquin Valley to support diverse water management
and technological needs emerging from changes in policies and
depleting water quantity and quality. This includes agricultural
uses, environmental horticulture, local landscaping, and other
outdoor uses of water.
Applied Research, Extension and Education
The advisor is responsible for creating and implementing an
innovative extension program using traditional and modern tools and
communication channels (newsletters, workshops, field meetings, and
social media) to support the development of new practices and
evaluation of existing practices for increasing on-farm water use
efficiency and regional flood water storage capacity.
The Water Management Area CE Advisor will develop and deliver a
research program to address the needs of the growers and water
managers. This position offers the opportunity to address a myriad
of issues related to water management and may include:
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver relevant
program content to have meaningful impacts in local communities and
throughout California.
There are numerous opportunities for extension and research
partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and partnerships,
including growers, landowners, water managers, commodity boards,
federal and state agency managers and partners (CDFA, CDWR, State
Water Resource Control Board, USDA-ARS Water Management Research
Unit, Parlier, CA.) local water agencies, and other clientele
groups and managers from the public and/or private sector.
The advisor joins a team of highly motivated UCCE colleagues who
are passionate about th eir work and are dedicated to making a
difference within the communities and throughout California. The
potential for collaborative projects within the UC ANR system is
nearly limitless.
Counties of Responsibility. This position will be headquartered in
the UC ANR Kearney Research and Extension Center located in Parlier
California and serves the counties of Tulare, Fresno, Kings and
Madera.
Reporting Relationship: The CE Advisor serves under the
administrative guidance of the University of California ANR Kearney
Research and Extension Director with input from the UC ANR West
Side Research and Extension Director, the UCCE County Director for
Tulare, Fresno, Kings and Madera Counties and also programmatically
to the UC ANR California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR)
Director.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Master's degree in hydrology, irrigation
water management, natural resources management (water and soil),
agricultural engineering or related field is required at time of
appointment.
Additional Requirements
To be successful, the CE Advisor requires skills in the following
area:
Technical Competence and Impact
The candidate should have a deep understanding of water management
and be able to design and implement a program that leads to
positive changes and impact within the community and beyond. There
is an expectation that advisors evolve and grow across their career
and respond to changes in the industry and by clientele.
Communication
Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal and
information technology communication skills. Public speaking to
stakeholders is a routine part of this position. Spanish language
skills are a plus.
Demonstrated ability to share complex information in a manner
tailored to the audience.
Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with
industry and other stakeholders. Able to adapt as circumstances
warranted.
Aware and willing to actively promote diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Lifelong Learning
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional improvement.
Ability to shift program focus as times and organizational needs
change.
Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including
Professional Competence, University and Public Service and
Affirmative Action and DEI) at:
Desired Experience
About UC ANR
The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists and
educators working in partnership across California. We are
committed to developing and supporting practical, science-based
solutions that contribute to healthy food systems, healthy
environments, healthy communities, and healthy Californians. UC ANR
administers Statewide Programs and Initiatives (SWP/I's) that focus
research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR
academics and UC faculty in integrated teams to work on complex
issues requiring trans-disciplinary approaches; as well as UC
Cooperative Extension (UCCE), which is responsible for program
development and delivery in counties throughout the state.
Learn more about
Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor
position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($79,500) to Step VI ($100,900).
Step placement in the advisor series is based on applicable
experience and professional qualifications. For information
regarding Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales, please refer
to the University of California website: . If the successful
candidate is currently a UCCE Advisor, the candidate will be
offered the position without change to the candidate's current
rank, step, salary and/or appointment terms; and if applicable, is
eligible to retain indefinite status.
This position is eligible for indefinite status following three
successful reviews and subject to terms noted in UC ANR Policy and
Procedure Manual, Section 315
Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive
benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per
month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid
holidays. This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges
as per the terms of the University policy. For more information,
refer to the UC Benefits website at:
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: and choose
"applicants" (refer to position #22-43).
Closing Date:
To assure full consideration, complete application packets must be
received by April 25, 2024 (open until filled).
Questions?
Contact Mikyla Perez email:
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for
International Students and Scholars web page at as a resource.
California Cooperative Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment
in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the
use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly
prohibited.
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