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| Job Ref: | AP#13-12 |
| Employer: |
University of California. |
| City: | Orland |
| State/Province: | CA |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Academic |
| Industries: | Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing |
| Required Education: | Masters Degree |
| Compensation: | Beginning salary will be in the UCCE Assistant Advisor salary scale: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel/_files/1112/table28.pdf |
| Job Description: |
Area Orchard Systems Advisor (AP#13-12) Serving Glenn, Butte, and Tehama Counties Headquartered in Glenn County The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is seeking an academic advisor to conduct a multi-county-based extension, education and applied research program. UCCE is a statewide program of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) which develops and delivers research based information to clientele. This position will address sustainable orchard systems including the primary major commodities of almond, walnut, prune, table and oil olive, and other minor deciduous fruit crops, including vines, berries and general horticulture. This position will provide academic oversight for the Glenn County Master Gardener Program, and will work collaboratively with the current UCCE orchard crop advisors in Butte and Tehama Counties to ensure adequate coverage in the various commodity and program areas. The candidate is expected to develop and integrate all aspects of orchard systems/production to promote sustainability, profitability, food safety, and environmental stewardship. NATURE AND PURPOSE: The Orchard Systems Advisor will work in collaboration with the other Advisors in the three-county area to develop economically viable and sustainable agricultural practices ensuring a safe food supply. Crop nutrient management, Integrated Pest Management, water management, variety and rootstock improvements, orchard floor management, and mechanical olive harvest would be typical areas of research and extension. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a Master’s Degree is required, though other advanced degrees are encouraged in disciplines such as agricultural science, plant science, pest management or horticulture. An educational background and/or work experience in crop production, irrigation, plant physiology, weed science, entomology, plant pathology or soil science is desirable. A demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension of information is desirable. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. Extension experience is desirable. SALARY: 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, ANR website: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel/_files/1112/table28.pdf For a full job description and application procedures, please visit http://ucanr.edu/OrchardAdvisor. Submit full application packet electronically to ANRacademicsearch@ucop.edu and refer to position listing AP#13-12. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by July 15, 2013. |
| Company Name: | University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Contact Phone: | 530-754-8509 |
| Post Date: | 05/22/2013 |
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