"Cooperative Extension Area Low Desert Weed Management Advisor Serving Imperial and Riverside Counties (24-24)"

Job Description

Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Low Desert Weed Management Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Imperial and Riverside Counties.

The Weed Management Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research program focused on biology, ecology, and management of weeds of agricultural importance in the lower desert cropping systems of Imperial and Riverside Counties. Low desert commodities and cropping systems include a diverse mix of agronomic crops (alfalfa, wheat, Sudan grass, Rhodes grass, bermudagrass, Kleingrass, and oilseed crops) as well as various cool-season vegetable and specialty crops. Working closely with collaborators, including local growers, UCCE Advisors and Specialists, and other partners, the Advisor will develop strategies for controlling weeds and disseminate information on effective management practices.

UCCE Advisors are responsible for conducting applied research and extending knowledge. Research activities are applied and mission-oriented, focused on addressing challenges in our communities. Extension activities are the educational methods that Advisors use to share research results directly with clientele and communities... (full details on research, extension, evaluation criteria).

Location Headquarters

This position will be headquartered in the UC Cooperative Extension Office in Imperial County, located at 1050 E. Holton Road, Holtville, California, 92250.

Position Details

Low desert agricultural production areas in Southeastern California are dynamic... (details on research focus, collaborations, dissemination methods, clientele).

Counties of Responsibility: Imperial and Riverside Counties.

Reporting Relationship: Report directly to the UC Cooperative Extension Director for Imperial and San Diego Counties, with input from the Director for Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Required Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of a master's degree in weed science, agronomy, botany, or related field.
Key Qualifications: Knowledge in crop production and weed management; obtain QAC/QAL within one year; etc.

Additional Skills Required: Interest in Extension career, technical competence, communication, collaboration, lifelong learning.

Desired Experiences: Extension programming, agronomy knowledge, communication skills, etc.

Salary & Benefits

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

Application Window

Open date: December 15, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Feb 6, 2026
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 (Open until filled)

How to Apply

If interested, visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #24-24).
Closing Date: February 6, 2026 for full consideration.
Contact: Tatiana Avoce at tavoce@ucanr.edu

Application Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research and Extension
- References (3-5)
- College Level Transcripts

Job location: Holtville, CA