UC ANR is hiring an Irrigation and Soils Advisor Applied Research and Extension located at UCCE Stanislaus in Modesto, CA. For more information and how to apply, follow the link: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2112.
The Irrigation and Soils Advisor will implement an innovative applied research and extension education program to improve irrigation competence and water use efficiency in orchard and vineyard cropping systems.
This position will address high-priority issues around water and sustainable food systems to enhance California's agricultural economy and environment as well as the health and well-being of California communities.
The advisor will assist growers to build resilience in the face of greater weather and water availability variability. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support around the many diverse technological and regulatory needs emerging for growers in this region, including: (1) Development, integration and grower adoption of new irrigation scheduling and management technologies; (2) Improving irrigation and groundwater recharge practices in response to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, CV-Salts, etc.
Opportunities abound to build extension and research partnerships with statewide programs/initiatives, relevant commodity boards (e.g. Almond Board of California, Walnut Board, Pistachio Board etc.), irrigation districts, local farmers, and local industry.
The advisor will assist growers to build resilience in the face of greater weather and water availability variability. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support around the many diverse technological and regulatory needs emerging for growers in this region, including: (1) Development, integration and grower adoption of new irrigation scheduling and management technologies; (2) Improving irrigation and groundwater recharge practices in response to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, CV-Salts, etc.
A master's degree in, water science, soil science, pomology, agronomy, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. The Advisor must be able to develop and integrate all aspects of crop production to promote sustainability, profitability, food safety, and environmental stewardship. It is highly desirable for the Advisor to have knowledge/experience in permanent crops (tree and vines). In addition, to the passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension
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 June 13, 2022.
Please contact Alma Jackson at ajackson@ucanr.edu if you should have any questions.