[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: Job Announcement: Area Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Entomology Advisor (Fresno) AP# 22-28

[Rick Redak]

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From: Soo Yun H Hsieh <syhan at ucanr.edu>
Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Subject: Job Announcement: Area Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Entomology
Advisor (Fresno) AP# 22-28
To: Soo Yun H Hsieh <syhan at ucanr.edu>
CC: Alma E Jackson <ajackson at ucanr.edu>


Dear Colleagues,


UC ANR is hiring an *Area IPM Entomology Advisor Applied Research and
Extension* located at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in
Parlier, CA. This position will serve Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings
Counties. For more information and how to apply, follow the link:
https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2440.  The Area IPM Entomology Advisor
will implement an innovative extension education and applied research
program to address pest management issues facing agriculture. Research and
extension will address high-priority issues related to ecologically and
economically sound integrated pest management programs. Emphasis will be on
interdisciplinary projects that affect perennial nut and fruit crops, such
as, pistachio, almond, walnut, stonefruits, and grapes.


*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*: A minimum of a *Master’s* degree in entomology,
pest management discipline or a closely related field is required at the
time of appointment. The advisor must have a broad understanding of IPM
principles, including knowledge of crop production, cultural and biological
controls, and pesticide use. Having 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. It is desirable for the
candidate to have the ability to identify insects at the family level and
be familiar with their life history. This is not a remote position.

*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

To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by *April
10, 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,


Soo Hsieh

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources <http://ucanr.edu/>

Academic Human Resources

2801 Second Street Davis, CA  95618

*syhan at ucanr.edu <syhan at ucanr.edu>*






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