[Entm-beu] Fwd: [Job] UC ANR is hiring Entomology Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) (22-18)

[John Heraty]

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>> From: Tatiana Avoce <tavoce at ucanr.edu <mailto:tavoce at ucanr.edu>>
>> Date: June 23, 2022 at 12:46:54 PM PDT
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>> We are hiring Entomologist Advisor (Applied Research and Extension).
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>> Please see the announcement via the link https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2171 <https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2171> and share the information widely.
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>> Location Headquarters:  UCCE Ventura County, CA
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>> Purpose: The Entomology Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program focusing on environmentally sustainable arthropod (insect and mite) pest management in agricultural and natural ecosystems in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
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>> This position offers the opportunity to address a myriad of issues related to pests, including arthropod identification and monitoring, pest biology and phenology, crop loss assessment, pesticide resistance monitoring and prevention, application technology, and evaluation of integrated pest management methods with emphasis on biological and cultural controls.
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>> Key to the success of this position will be research and extension that stimulate adoption of new practices to reduce economic damage from pests while promoting pollinators and beneficial arthropods and minimizing impacts on the environment, farmworkers and consumers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver relevant program content to have meaningful impacts in local communities and throughout California.
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>> Counties of Responsibility:  This position will be headquartered in the UCCE Ventura County Office and will also have programmatic responsibilities in Los Angeles County.
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>> Required Qualifications
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>> Education: A minimum of a Master’s degree in entomology, pest management, plant science, agronomy, or related field is required at the time of appointment. 
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>> Additional Requirements
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>> Valid driver’s license.
>> Expectation to be available to work onsite on any day.
>> Technical competency in applied entomology research.
>> Experience with extension program development and delivery.
>> Ability to work with a diverse clientele
>> The CE Advisor must possess or obtain a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or License (QAL) prior to applying or supervising the application of any pesticide.
>> Desired Experience
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>> Several years of practical field experience in arthropod pest management
>> Experience with biological control of arthropods
>> Experience in building partnerships and with multidisciplinary teams
>> Demonstrated ability to effectively plan projects, manage teams and implement an applied research and outreach program, including setting measurable goals and objectives
>> Successful grant-writing experience
>> Salary: The beginning salary will be in the Cooperative Extension Assistant Advisor Rank and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications.  For information regarding Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales, please refer to the University of California website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/358478.pdf <https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/358478.pdf>.  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.
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>> 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 https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/118501.pdf <https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/118501.pdf>
>>  How to Apply
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>> If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ <https://recruit.ucanr.edu/> and choose “applicants” (refer to position #22-18)
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>> Closing Date:  To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by
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>> August 5, 2022 – (open until filled)
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>> Have a great day,
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>> Tatiana
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>> As you know, the State of California has issued a shelter-in-place order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and Academic Human Resources Unit is now working remotely. We are still here to answer your questions and address needs during this unprecedented situation.
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>> Best Regards,
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>> Tatiana Avoce
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>> Academic HR Business Partner
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>> 2801 Second Street
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>> Davis, CA 95618-7779
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>> Phone: 530-750-12770
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>> Fax: 530-756-1148
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