Invasive Pest Educator (Community Education Specialist 3) Contract Davis, CA, Job ID 67769
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Invasive Pest Educator (Community Education Specialist 3) Contract
Davis, CA, Job ID 67769
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Date Posted: April 16, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the University of California (UC) Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) Urban Associate Director and in close
collaboration with the UC Master Gardener Statewide Program, the
successful candidate will design, conduct, manage, and evaluate
educational programs for UC Master Gardener volunteers and other
urban and community audiences on new and emerging invasive pest
species in California. Position will maintain existing online
assets to ensure they remain up to date and relevant. Position will
also be responsible for training UC Master Gardener coordinators
and volunteers to become community-level scouts for invasive pest
species. Other duties as assigned include participation at
educational events including staffing UC IPM booths, contributing
to blog and newsletter content, and providing educational
presentations on new and emerging invasive pest species.
The UC Master Gardener Program is an educational program designed
to teach and effectively extend information that addresses home,
community and school gardening needs throughout California using
certified volunteers. UC Master Gardener volunteers are trained in
sustainable landscaping, food gardening, and pest management
practices and transfer their knowledge of research-based
information to the public. As of 2022, the program represents over
6,000 active volunteers in 54 counties who contribute almost
400,000 hours of service to the University of California.
The Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program is a
statewide unit reporting to the UC Vice President for Agriculture
and Natural Resources (ANR). The unit develops and administers
programs in IPM extension through a communications unit and
Cooperative Extension advisors developing informational products
for print, Web and a pesticide safety training program.
This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed and is
scheduled to end on 3/31/2026 with the possibility of extension if
funding permits.
The home department for this position is the Statewide Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) Program. While this position normally is
based at 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618, this position is
eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants
living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that
hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the
University.
Pay Scale: $49,800/year to $67,000/year
This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other
responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative
Action goals established by the Division.
The University reserves the right to make employment contingent
upon successful completion of the background check. This is a
designated position requiring a background check and may require
fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC
ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews
information received in the context of the job
responsibilities.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California , as may be amended or revised from
time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may
impose additional requirements.
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