[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: Job Announcement: Urban IPM Area Advisor Applied Research and Extension (Capitol Corridor Area) AP# 22-39

[Rick Redak]

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From: Mikyla Perez <mikperez at ucanr.edu>
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Subject: Job Announcement: Urban IPM Area Advisor Applied Research and
Extension (Capitol Corridor Area) AP# 22-39
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Dear Colleagues,

UC ANR is hiring an *Urban IPM Area Advisor Applied Research and
Extension* located
at UCCE Capitol Corridor in Sacramento, CA. This position will also serve
Yolo and Solano Counties. For more information and how to apply, follow the
link: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2397.  The Urban IPM Area
Advisor will develop IPM strategies to effectively manage pests in urban
areas while protecting public health and the environment. Key clientele
includes public agencies, pest management professionals licensed by either
the Structural Pest Control Board or the Department of Pesticide
Regulation, and unlicensed members of the general public

This position will primarily address the UC ANR condition change of
‘promoting healthy people and communities’ but will also contribute to
‘developing a qualified workforce’ and ‘promoting economic prosperity.’
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver relevant program
content to have meaningful impacts in local communities and throughout
California. Opportunities abound for extension and research partnerships
with a variety of stakeholders and partnerships, including public agencies,
pest management and structural pest control professionals, public health
professionals and UCCE Master Gardener (MG) Programs. 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.

*Extension* activities will include coordinating with local public
agencies, pest management professional groups (such as Pest Control
Operators of California and Pesticide Applicators Professional
Association), the UC IPM Program, and faculty and CE Specialists at the UC
Riverside and UC Berkeley Urban Pest Management Centers to develop,
implement and participate in train-the-trainer programs and hands-on
workshops for urban pest managers.

*Research *projects will focus on development of IPM programs to address
high priority landscape pests (weeds, plant diseases, insects, vertebrates)
or pests in and around structures (insects and commensal rodents). The
Urban IPM Area Advisor will be expected to identify local research needs
with statewide implications, develop teams to address them, and establish
metrics to indicate progress.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*: A minimum of a *Master’s* degree in a pest
management discipline or a closely related field is required at the time of
appointment. The advisor must also have the ability to work with clientele
across a wide range of socio-economic classes and ethnicities is essential. 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. Experience working with the
landscape industry, irrigation, water conservation, recycled water, turf,
drought-tolerant landscape plants, and composting is desired. Spanish
language skills are a plus. This is not a remote position.

*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. 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

To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by *February
12, 2023*. Please contact Alma Jackson at ajackson at ucanr.edu if you should
have any questions.

We really appreciate your help in spreading the word about our recruitment
opportunities.

Thank you,

Mikyla Perez
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Rick Redak Sent from mobile phone
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