Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) Mendocino an
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Victoria
Posted on: May 6, 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*:
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*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](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5176732&targetURL=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](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5176732&targetURL=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](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5176732&targetURL=https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html)
*How to Apply* If interested in this position, please visit:
[https://recruit.ucanr.edu/](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5176732&targetURL=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 :
[tavoce@ucanr.edu](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5176732&targetURL=mailto:tavoce@ucanr.edu)
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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
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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
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