"Extension Professional I (Willcox, AZ)"

Extension Professional I (Willcox, AZ)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24596

Department: Cochise County Office

Location: County Extensions and Farms

Address: 450 S Haskell Ave, Suite A, Willcox, AZ 85643 USA

Position Highlights

The Cochise County Extension is looking for an Extension Professional I to work with rangeland monitoring.

The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of standard sampling procedures for inventory and monitoring of soils and vegetation on rangeland ecosystems. The position also organizes, evaluates, and digitizes existing data related to project goals. Efforts are conducted in cooperation with United States Forest Service (USFS) personnel and grazing permittees. The position assists The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension personnel in educational activities regarding land management, assessment, and monitoring.

For more than 100 years, the Cooperative Extensions statewide network of experts, trained educators and volunteers has connected communities to University of Arizona research and resources so people can overcome their biggest challenges and grow a more sustainable future.

This position requires camping out on a regular basis to perform duties.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Extension programs to the Arizona ranchers and ranch owners communities at large, including meeting ranchers in the field, communicating with various stakeholders, and forming relationships within the communities.
• Deliver programming 1:1 out in the field during monitoring visits to teach what is being done, and how it impacts rangeland management.
• Assist with conducting workshops with ranchers and federal and state agencies on rangeland management.
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating monitoring plans and procedures to accommodate changes as needed in conjunction with supervisor and the land management agency the monitoring takes place on. This can include changing monitoring key areas due to ranch infrastructure changes, working with the Forest Service to determine new monitoring points, etc.
• Record vegetation sampling data at locations throughout the assigned area using electronic field devices and summarize results.
• Evaluate monitoring techniques to make sure protocols match the specific vegetation type, working closely with the supervisor and the land management agency.
• Evaluate and update USFS field files with summarized field data and provide reports to USFS personnel and grazing permittees.
• Verify and input historical monitoring data into database.
• Primary outreach arm of the university, which deals with the educational advancement of the community.
• Assist with hands on monitoring workshops to demonstrate what they are monitoring in the field and why, to assist USFS personnel and grazing permittees regarding range monitoring techniques and protocols.
• Assist with hands on monitoring workshops to demonstrate what they are monitoring in the field and why, to assist USFS personnel and grazing permittees regarding range monitoring techniques and protocols.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Skilled at maintaining flexibility and adapting creatively to meet program requirements when met with barriers.
• Capable of working semi-independently and taking initiative to move forward with program activities.
• Ability to work long days outdoors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to drive 4-wheel drive vehicles and UTV's in remote, rugged terrain.
• Ability to camp out to perform duties at times is required.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One year of relevant work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience identifying native and naturalized plant species, and working with and understanding of vegetation sampling techniques.
• Prior experience with GPS applications and navigating to and finding locations based on topographic and other maps.
• Experience and understanding of rangeland management and public land issues.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade 5

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Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Extension

Job Function Agriculture & Extension

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Kim McReynolds
(520)766-3602
khm@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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