Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor Mendocino and Lake Counties
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Lakeport
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor (Applied
Research and Extension) Mendocino and Lake Counties (22-16)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County
Locations : Lake County, Mendocino County Date Posted : March 26,
2024 Closing Date : May 20, 2024 Job Description : Download
Preamble for context: We recognize that each Tribe and Tribal
community have unique histories and relations and may have
different priorities and goals. We will strive to do our best to
incorporate diverse feedback and visions in an inclusive and
transparent process. Further, we recognize that who is hired, and
the program they develop, will have a large impact on how this
position and their work evolve. A first part of this person's job
will be to conduct an assessment to understand the particular
situation of each Tribe, their interests, goals, and priorities,
which will inform the development of their program. Position
Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural
Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC
Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land
Stewardship Advisor . The overarching goal of this position is to
support Tribes and Tribal-led organizations with implementation and
monitoring of cultural burning and Tribal land stewardship as a
fire hazard mitigation and eco-cultural revitalization strategy.
This will enhance the resilience of our regional communities and
fire-adapted ecosystems and support Tribal sovereignty. The Advisor
will partner with Tribes and Tribal-led organizations to co-create
research, extension and outreach programs supporting Tribal
sovereignty and futures; facilitate partnerships, networking, and
funding opportunities; advance strategies to remove barriers to
cultural burning; and support land stewardship opportunities.
Location Headquarters : Hopland Research and Extension Center,
Hopland, CA Key responsibilities include: Partnering with Tribes
and Tribal-led organizations to support capacity building within
Tribal communities for planning and conducting land stewardship
activities; Development of funding streams in close coordination
with partner Tribes and Tribal-led organizations to enable program
development; Supporting a network of Tribal-led and stewarded
biodiversity landscapes, and co-creation of pathways for
collaborative research that can be translated to policy; Providing
support to Tribal, agency, and private land managers region-wide in
developing Tribal land stewardship models (e.g., co-management,
MOUs, cultural easements, etc.) and developing best practices for
replication; Working with Tribes to create agreements about how
data gathered from the Tribe and their activities will be used, how
communication between parties will work, and how research and
education activities with that Tribe or Tribal-led organization
will be developed and enacted. The Advisor will partner with Tribes
and Tribal-led organizations to co-create research and extension
programs that may focus on the following topics: Identify and
evaluate barriers to effective implementation of cultural burning
and Tribal land stewardship, and develop policy options to remove
identified barriers; Monitor the effects and provide analysis of
various fuel treatment and reduction strategies, including targeted
grazing, intentional burns, and mechanical thinning, and their
effects on invasive species, nutrient flows and culturally
significant flora and fauna; Assess and monitor cultural and
ecosystem processes and recovery after fire or Tribal land
stewardship activities; Understand fire effects on human
communities and ecosystems; Facilitate networking and outreach
focused on fire ecology, cultural resource management, climate
change adaptation, and community wildfire resilience; Assist with
regulatory compliance process hurdles, especially CEQA and NEPA,
faced by Tribes, Tribal-led organizations, and PBAs conducting
beneficial burning and other land stewardship programs.
Qualifications and Skills Required Education: A minimum of a
master's degree in forestry, ecology, ethnic studies, conservation
biology, fire science, wildlife ecology, botany, ethnobotany,
restoration ecology, community development, Native American
Studies, agriculture, or a field related to fire ecology,
traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), land management, prescribed
fire/cultural fire, community wildfire resilience, or related
fields is required at the time of appointment. Additional
Requirements Lived experience and/or working with or in Tribal
communities. Demonstrated ability in applied rangeland, forest, or
fire research and extension is preferred. Passion and desire to
pursue a career in Extension and natural resources management.
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof
of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is
required. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a
County or University vehicle. This is not a remote position. The
candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC
ANR Flexible Work Guidelines, flexible work agreements are
available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
The ability to work with clientele across a wide range of
socio-economic classes and ethnicities is essential. The advisor
may be required or encouraged to become a California Certified
Rangeland Manager (CRM), Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or
State-Certified Burn Boss (CARX) depending on the focus of the
advisor's program (as per state requirements). Desired Experience:
Experience in the broad areas of fire ecology, traditional
ecological knowledge (TEK), land management, prescribed
fire/cultural fire, and community wildfire resilience. Developing
and enacting educational programming for Tribal communities.
Experience with community-led or community based participatory
research methods. Experience developing collaborations,
partnerships, and programs with Tribes, Tribal communities, and
Tribal-led organizations. Track record of successful fundraising
for diverse programs. Salary & Benefits Salary: The salary range
for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank,
Step I ($79,500) to Step VI ($100,900). Step placement in the
Advisor series is based on 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 . 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 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 22-16 ) Closing Date: To assure full consideration ,
application packets must be received by May 20, 2024 - (open until
filled) Questions ? Contact Tatiana Avoce - email : tavoceucanr.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
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