Job Details

Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Shasta and Trinity Counties, California

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

County Locations : Shasta County, Trinity County

Date Posted : March 4, 2025

Closing Date : April 21, 2025

Job Description : 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 including grazing management, pasture and range management, nutrition, herd health, animal husbandry, genetic selection, reproduction, harvesting/processing and marketing.

Location Headquarters : UCCE Shasta County Office, 1851 Hartnell Ave., Redding, CA 96002

This is an exciting position with the opportunity to work with established clientele in Shasta and Trinity Counties. The Advisor, collaborating with other CE advisors, campus-based specialists, AES faculty, and clientele will help implement management practices that improve livestock production in the region. Key opportunity areas to address include livestock production, animal health, range and pasture improvement, meat processing and marketing, water quality, soil quality, and ecosystem health. Species most emphasized are cattle, but also include sheep, goats, and small-scale poultry.

The Advisor will work with new and existing producers to develop educational outreach programs and research that address challenges to help support the diverse livestock community. Farm Bureau and local cattleman's associations provide quick avenues to become trusted and embedded within the community.

The Advisor is expected to implement a variety of extension activities to extend science-based education to clientele on livestock management practices to enhance production efficiency and ranch profitability, and help minimize any negative impacts associated with livestock production. Managing ecosystems is an area where UC is well positioned to provide leadership and generate success. Key clientele groups include livestock producers, public resource management agencies, nonprofit conservation organizations, and youth groups.

Collaboration with these groups will identify issues and opportunities for extension of livestock and land management information using seminars, workshops, field days, internet resources, and producer-oriented and peer-reviewed publications.

Counties of Responsibility : This position will serve Shasta and Trinity Counties.

Reporting Relationship : The Cooperative Extension Advisor serves under the administrative guidance of the University of California Cooperative Extension County Director for Shasta and Trinity Counties and will interact internally with the UC Davis Dept. of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and ANR Program Teams.

This is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the headquarters location and travel to and be present in other counties with programmatic responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Required Qualifications

Education : The successful applicant will have a minimum of a master's degree in animal science, range management or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Key / Desired Qualifications :

• Certified Rangeland Manager license or desire to obtain the minimum coursework for a Certified Rangeland Manager within five years of hire.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
• Extension experience and demonstrated excellence in the areas of applied research is desired.
• Coursework and experience in range management, and livestock production.
• Training and experience in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research and collaboration is preferred.
• Familiarity with California's natural resources will be beneficial.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of remote methods of conducting outreach and delivery are a benefit.

Additional Skills Required

• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Technical Competence and Impact: The candidate should understand key concepts to optimize engagement and development and be able to design and implement a program that leads to positive changes and impact within the community.
• Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and information technology communication skills.
• Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility: The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member with key external stakeholders and county-based staff.
• Lifelong Learning: There is an expectation that Advisors evolve and grow across their career and respond to changes in the industry, clientele, and organizational change.

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 paid holidays.

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please visit the UC ANR recruitment website and choose applicants (refer to position #24-30). An in-person finalist interview may be required as part of the search process.

Closing Date : To ensure full consideration, complete application packets must be received by April 21, 2025 (open until filled).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.