Livestock and Natural Resources Area Advisor – Serving Placer, Nevada, Sutter and Yuba Counties, California

Location Headquarters: Placer County, Auburn, CA

Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Livestock and Natural Resources Area Advisor. U
The Livestock and Natural Resources Area Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to address issues related to livestock
production and marketing.

Requirements
Education: A minimum of a Master’s degree in in animal science, range 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.
• This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
• Be able to develop and integrate all aspects of livestock production to promote sustainability, profitability, food safety, and environmental stewardship.
Desired Experience
• Course work to be a Certified Rangeland Manager within 5 years of hire. (http://casrm.rangelands.org/HTML/certified.html)
• Experience in conducting field research in agriculture or natural resources; planning and implementation of broad, large-scale research and extension programs.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits
C ANR coordinates a statewide network of researchers and educators in
partnership with Counties that are dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to
address local agricultural, environmental, youth, and health issues. Over 200 UC ANR UCCE
academics conduct research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension
offices in over 70 locations.

Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($79,500) to Step VI ($100,900). 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.

Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges as per the terms of the University policy. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html