"Cooperative Extension Area IPM Advisor - Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife - Serving Santa Clara County and the San Francisco Bay Area (25-27)"

Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife, serving Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo/San Francisco Counties at the Assistant rank. The Advisor will develop an innovative multi-county applied research and extension education program that supports integrated management of commensal rodents and urban wildlife in the five-county area.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on research and education to effectively manage vertebrate pests in urban areas, with emphasis on commensal rodents such as rats and mice.
• Develop IPM strategies, working with public agencies, pest control operators, and professionals.
• Conduct applied research on alternatives to chemical tactics, best practices, holistic IPM programs, and new technologies.
• Extension activities include workshops, train-the-trainer programs, demonstrations, and publications.

Location

Headquarters: University of California Cooperative Extension Office, 1553 Berger Drive, San Jose, California. Counties: Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo/San Francisco. Not remote; onsite required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in wildlife management, pest management, applied vertebrate ecology, or related field.
• Experience in wildlife management, applied research, communication, collaboration.
• Valid California Driver's License required.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Assistant Rank, Step I ($85,600) to Step VI ($108,600). Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, sabbatical eligibility.

Application Window

Open date: September 4, 2025
Review date: November 9, 2025
Final date: February 9, 2026

How to Apply

Visit https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00334 (position 25-27). Submit CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research and Extension (2 pages), 3 references, transcripts.

Contact: Kahla Wallace, kahwallace@ucanr.edu