Invasive Pest Educator (Community Education Specialist 3) Contract Davis, CA, Job ID 67769
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: El Macero
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
Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from
time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may
impose additional requirements. To apply, please visit:
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