[Entm-beu] Fwd: [Specialist Advisors] IPM Area Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) 22-26

[Alec Gerry]

See job announcement below...

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*Dr. Alec C. Gerry*
*Professor of Veterinary Entomology*
*Professor of Cooperative Extension*
*UC ANR Cooperative Extension Specialist*

Department of Entomology | University of California, Riverside
*951.827.7054* | *alec.gerry at ucr.edu <alec.gerry at ucr.edu>*

UCR Website <https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/alecg> | ANR Website
<https://ucanr.edu/?facultyid=778> | Multistate Website
<http://www.veterinaryentomology.org>

IPM of Flies:
https://academic.oup.com/jipm/pages/ipm-of-fly-pests-in-animal-agriculture





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From: tavoce at ucanr.edu <no-reply at ucanr.edu>
Date: Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Subject: [Specialist Advisors] IPM Area Advisor (Applied Research and
Extension) 22-26
To: <alecg at ucr.edu>


Dear Colleagues,

We are hiring IPM Area Advisor serving El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras and
Tuolomne Counties.

Please follow the link https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2502 and share
the information widely:

*Location Headquarters*. UCCE El Dorado County Office, Placerville, CA

*Purpose**: *The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Area Advisor will
implement a dynamic applied research and extension outreach program
addressing sustainable management for a wide range of pests and abiotic
plant disorders affecting the diverse small farm cropping systems and
associated grower communities found within the region.

The disciplinary focus of this position is Integrated Pest Management with
a goal to secure and enhance local farm productivity while safeguarding
environmental and community health. The position will focus on three
programmatic themes: (1) enhancing farm economic productivity by
identifying cost effective IPM solutions for endemic pests, as well as, new
invasive pests attacking a broad range of crops grown in the region
including wine grapes, tree fruit, Christmas trees, seasonal produce,
olives, and other specialty crops; (2) developing awareness and targeting
solutions to address climate change effects on changing and/or emerging
pest complexes and abiotic stressors of plant growth, including drought,
heat, and frost events; (3) securing environmental and community health via
adoption and implementation of IPM programs that minimize pesticide use and
pesticide movement into farm adjacent waterways, forest lands and urban
communities including schools.

The advisor is responsible for the development, implementation, and
evaluation of IPM extension education programs that will have positive
impacts on foothill farm economic security and help to safeguard water
resources and community health. The position will assist agricultural
producers, including underserved groups such as Miwok Native Americans and
Latino farm workers, consultants, local county agricultural commissioners,
UCCE Master Gardeners and home horticulturalists by developing and
extending science-based IPM practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for the candidate to do research and
provide research-based education by address emerging invasive and endemic
pest issues within the context of the unique Central Sierra environmental
conditions. The advisor will conduct research to answer questions on pest
host range, generation time, natural enemies, alternative management
practices, effective pesticide strategies and application timing and
technology.

There are numerous opportunities for the advisor to build partnerships with
USDA, local NRCS, Community Alliance with Family Farms, county agricultural
commissioners, county farm bureaus, PCA’s, and local grower groups
(including El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association, Amador County Grape
Growers Association, Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, Farms of Tuolumne County
and Apple Hill Growers Association).

The advisor joins a team of highly motivated UCCE colleagues who are
passionate about their 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. The IPM Area Advisor
will be a key member of the UC Statewide IPM Program's (UCIPM) academic
team.
Qualifications and Skills Required Required Qualifications

*Education:* A minimum of a Master’s degree in an IPM related field such as
entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or vertebrate pest management,
or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Additional Requirements

   - 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.
   - A broad understanding of IPM principles, including knowledge of crop
   production, cultural and biological controls, and pesticide use.
   - The CE Advisor must possess or obtain within one year a Qualified
   Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or License (QAL) prior to applying
   or supervising the application of any pesticide.
   - This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work
   onsite.

Skills Required

To be successful, the CE Advisor requires skills in the following area:

*Technical Competence and Impact*

The candidate should have a deep understanding of pest 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.

* C**ommunication*

Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and information
technology communication skills.  Public speaking to stakeholders is a
routine part of this position.

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 self-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: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/319460.pdf
Desired Experience

   - Experience in conducting field research in agriculture; planning and
   implementation of broad, large-scale research and extension programs.
   - Experience conducting field work with small farmers on IPM
   implementation.
   - An understanding of how public policy impacts agricultural management
   and producer decision-making.
   - Passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension.
   - 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.
   - Bilingual in Spanish is helpful.



*Salary: *The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position
is Assistant Rank, Step I ($71,200) to Step VI ($94,000).  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:
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.

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

If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/
and choose “applicants” (refer to position #22-26). *Closing Date:  To
assure full consideration*, application packets must be received by *May
23, 2023 ** – *(open until filled)



Thank you,

Tatiana

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