Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (AP 24-20) - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources : Job Details

Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (AP 24-20)

County Locations: Lake County, Mendocino County

Date Posted: February 13, 2025Closing Date: March 28, 2025

Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor at the Assistant rank. The successful candidate will implement an extension education and applied problem-solving research program in livestock production systems and range management on both private and public lands for Mendocino and Lake Counties. The advisor will conduct a locally based extension, education, and applied research program to address high priority issues with a focus on livestock production practices, rangeland management, and marketing.

Location Headquarters: University of California Cooperative Extension Office in Mendocino County Office, 890 N. Bush St., Ukiah, CA

Position Details

The Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor will serve clientele in the Mendocino and Lake Counties with a general focus on livestock production systems including grazing management, pasture management, livestock nutrition, herd health, animal husbandry, genetic selection, reproduction, harvesting/processing, and marketing. Rangeland livestock production is the primary land use in the region and continues to be one of the leading agricultural commodities. Cattle is the largest segment of the local livestock industry, but goats, sheep, poultry, and swine are also present and are growing in numbers. Nearly all the cattle produced in the region come from cow/calf operations that operate on a complex and diverse mix of private and public land. Rangeland management issues are important in the two-county area, with fuels management being a significant consideration.

The advisor is expected to implement a variety of extension activities to address local needs. This information can be disseminated through workshops, seminars, field days, short courses, newsletters, and lay publications, in coordination with local public agencies. This is an exciting opportunity to do research and provide research-based education on livestock management practices to enhance production efficiency, ranch profitability, and the ecosystem services associated with rangeland livestock production. Key clientele groups include livestock producers, public resource management agencies (NRCS, California Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and RCDs), nonprofit conservation organizations, tribes, and youth groups (4-H, FFA, and Grange). Collaboration with these groups will identify issues and opportunities for extension of livestock and land management information.

Applied research and creative activity are expected to be aligned with the position description and determined by clientele needs, and include collaboration on projects, securing grant funding, and publications in relevant topical journals. Research will be synthesized and popularized in ANR publications, academic journals, the internet, and other outlets as appropriate. The Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, collaborating with other CE advisors and specialists, AES faculty, and clientele will help implement management practices that improve livestock production in the region and will address production, animal health, food safety, meat processing and marketing, rangeland management and improvements, water quality, soil quality, and ecosystem health.

Counties of Responsibility: This position will serve Mendocino and Lake Counties.

Reporting Relationship: The Cooperative Extension advisor serves under the administrative guidance of the University of California Cooperative Extension County Director for Mendocino and Lake Counties. It is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the headquarters location and travel to other counties with programmatic responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills RequiredRequired Qualifications

Education: The successful applicant will have a minimum of a master's degree in animal science, range management, or a closely related field. Coursework or a degree in agricultural economics is required at the time of appointment. In lieu of a range management degree, the applicant would have the minimum coursework to be a Certified Rangeland Manager.

Key Qualifications:

• Coursework or a degree in agricultural economics.
• Certified Rangeland Manager license or minimum coursework to obtain license.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed.
• Extension experience and demonstrated excellence in applied research.
• Coursework and experience in range management and livestock production.
• Training and experience in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research and collaboration.
• Familiarity with California's natural resources.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of remote methods of conducting outreach.

Additional Skills Required

• Interest in pursuing a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Technical Competence and Impact: Ability to design and implement a program leading to positive changes.
• Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and information technology communication skills.
• Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Lifelong Learning: Expectation that Advisors evolve and grow across their career.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($82,900) to Step VI ($105,200).

Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges.

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please visit: and choose “applicants” (refer to position #24-20).

Closing Date:

To ensure full consideration, complete application packets must be received by March 28, 2025 (open until filled).

Questions?

Contact Mikyla Perez, email: [email protected]

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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