"Cooperative Extension Area Citrus and Pistachio Advisor - Serving Kern and Kings Counties (AP 25-34)"

Job Description

Cooperative Extension Area Citrus and Pistachio Advisor - Serving Kern and Kings Counties (AP 25-34)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Application Window

Open date: October 13, 2025
Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 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) Area Advisor at the Assistant rank. The Advisor will develop an innovative multi-county applied research and extension education program focused on the large pistachio industry in Kern and Kings Counties, and supporting citrus production in Kern County by providing information to local growers.

The Advisor will develop problem-solving and educational programs for high-priority production issues related to climate and drought resilience in pistachios... [full details on research, extension, etc.]

Location Headquarters: The position will be based at the Kern County Cooperative Extension Office at 1031 S. Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93307.

Position Details
[Details on pistachio industry, research topics like precision nutrient management, water management, etc.]

The Advisor will conduct outreach... [outreach details]

Counties of Responsibility: This position has programmatic responsibilities for pistachio production in Kern and Kings Counties and citrus production in Kern County.

Reporting Relationship: ... report directly to the UC Cooperative Extension Area Director for Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties. It is not a remote position...

Qualifications and Skills Required

Education: A minimum of a master's degree in horticulture, pomology...
Key Qualifications: [list]
Additional Skills Required: [list]
Desired Experience: [list]

Salary & Benefits

Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($85,600) to Step VI ($108,600)...
Benefits: ...

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to positions 25-34).
Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by November 23, 2025 (Open until filled).

Questions? Contact Katie Kilbane, email: klkilbane@ucanr.edu

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae...
• Statement of Research...
• References... (3-5 required)