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Environmental Horticulture Advisor (AP 24-22)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Posted: 09-Apr-25
Location: Riverside, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6132170
Environmental Horticulture Advisor (AP 24-22)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window
Open date: April 4, 2025
Next review date: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Environmental Horticulture Advisor position at the Assistant rank. The successful candidate will develop and extend research-based information on proper production, selection, placement and care of ornamental trees and other landscape plants to enhance community health and quality of life in urban environments in the two counties served by the position.
UCCE Advisors are responsible for applied research and extension of knowledge. Research activities are applied, needs-based, mission-oriented, and focused on addressing our communities' challenges. Extension activities are the educational practices Advisors use to share research results directly with clientele and communities to increase their knowledge and understanding of science-based research results to support and promote the adoption of practices and technologies to solve problems. Extension methods may include individual consultations, presentations, organization of educational workshops and short courses, field demonstrations, farm calls, and site visits. Information may also be disseminated via radio outreach, webinars, fact sheets, policy briefs, news blogs, and social media. Publications are expected in various formats, such as newsletters, articles for the popular press, curricula, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed publications. Successful research and extension programs result in new information that improves knowledge or understanding and adoption of new skills, practices, changed attitudes, policies, and improved environmental, health, agricultural, economic, and/or social conditions. UCCE Advisors are evaluated through an academic advancement system based on four criteria: extending knowledge, applied research and creative activity, professional competence and activity, and University and public service.
Location Headquarters: UCCE Riverside County Office, 2980 Washington Street, Riverside, CA 92504
Position Details
The Advisor will develop and extend horticultural knowledge to nursery and landscape professionals; develop and/or expand green infrastructures with government entities; and collaborate and partner with a wide variety of non-profit agencies and organizations invested in planting and maintaining greenspaces.
The Advisor will provide relevant, scientifically supported information to relevant audiences, based on a comprehensive needs assessment. Potential areas of focus include selection, placement, and care of climate-adapted landscape trees and other plants that cool urban heat islands while conserving water, withstand heat, and enhance other ecosystem services. Additional focus areas may include providing information on integrated pest management practices, use of recycled water for landscape irrigation, and nutrient management. Clientele may include public and private urban foresters, arborists, landscapers, landscape architects, nursery growers, parks and recreation directors, pest control applicators and advisors, and other personnel involved in urban planning and green infrastructures. Current partnerships exist with public and private landscape managers, non-profit partners, local resource conservation districts, and community groups that support enhancing tree canopy cover in low-shade communities.
Areas of research may include identifying drought, heat, and pest resistant landscape trees and other plants through participation in ongoing UC/USFS studies at UC Riverside; identifying effective non-chemical integrated pest management methods to prevent and/or control targeted pests; reducing pathogens to conform to disinfected secondary recycled water reuse; and novel approaches to reusing food waste and other organic materials in landscape settings that result from new mandatory organic waste reduction legislation.
The Advisor will provide academic and administrative oversight of the Master Gardener programs in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties that support local needs of urban clientele aligned with the mission and goals of the statewide Master Gardener program. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and objective information and education extension with over 500 Master Gardener volunteers who provide education and guidance to over 4.5 million residents in the two counties. There is an opportunity to enhance the 'Trees for Tomorrow Start Today' program that provides free climate-resilient trees to residents of low shade neighborhoods and tree care information.
Counties of Responsibility: This position will serve Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Reporting Relationship: The Cooperative Extension Advisor serves under the administrative guidance of the University of California Cooperative Extension Area Director for Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties with input from the Statewide UC Master Gardner Director.
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 both counties with programmatic responsibilities. Specific expectations for maintaining office hours and fieldwork in the geographic area covered by this position will be outlined upon hire by the Area Director.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Required Qualifications
Education: The minimum of a Master's degree in environmental, urban or ornamental horticulture or a related field is required at the time of appointment.
Key Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Additional Skills Required
About UC ANR
UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives.
About Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Riverside County borders San Diego and Imperial Counties on the south, San Bernardino on the north and Orange County on the west. Riverside County has several notable cities, including the city of Riverside to the west, Temecula to the southwest and the Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and Rancho Mirage. The University of California, Riverside, is in the city of Riverside and enrolls approximately 27,000 students. San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States, with over 20,000 square miles and about 80% of the land owned by the federal government. San Bernardino County is home to approximately two million people. National protected areas include the San Bernardino National Forest (home of several resort cities such as Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead), Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave National Preserve. The city of San Bernardino is the largest population center and is home to Cal State, San Bernardino. San Bernardino borders Loma Linda (home of Loma Linda University) and Redlands (home of the University of Redlands). Both Riverside and the Redlands/San Bernardino area are less than an hour away from mountain resorts and about two hours from major Southern California beach communities.
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Salary & Benefits
Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($82,900) to Step VI ($105,200). Step placement in the Advisor series is based on applicable experience and professional qualifications.
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 of the ANR Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM).
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.
Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges as per the terms of the University policy. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose 'applicants' (refer to position 24-22. 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 May 19, 2025 (open until filled).
Questions?
Contact Mikyla Perez, email: mikperez@ucanr.edu
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ as a resource.
University of California Cooperative Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research and Extension - Please submit a Statement of Research and Extension Interests, including how your current and/or past research and extension experience could contribute to, or be applicable to, the needs of the local community. Provide examples of potential goals and outcomes from your research and extension activities.
References - Please submit a page of 3-5 references with contact information (include phone # and email address)
College Level Transcripts - Electronic transcripts or legible scanned copies (PDF) of original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify coursework completed, grades earned, degrees conferred, and confer dates. Please DO NOT send transcripts that are password protected.
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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.
Job location
Riverside, CA
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00312
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About University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists and educators working in partnership across the California. We are committed to developing and supporting healthy food systems, healthy environments, healthy communities, and healthy Californians. UC ANR administers UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), which is responsible for program development and delivery in the counties throughout the state of California.
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