"UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Coastal Hydrology, Agriculture, and Water Resilience"

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist - Coastal Hydrology, Agriculture, and Water Resilience, located at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist at the Assistant rank. The specialist will focus on integrated water resources management and hydrologic processes in coastal areas, including applied research for sustainable water resources management for communities, ecosystems, and high-value agriculture. This position addresses needs such as groundwater overdraft, saltwater intrusion, nutrient loading, land use, regional economic development, freshwater fisheries, and maritime elements of coastal agriculture. It supports California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and advances water education by training leaders and collaborating with agencies, organizations, and the public.

UCCE Specialists develop and conduct research and educational programs for clientele groups. This includes mission-oriented research from basic to applied, publishing results, and disseminating knowledge through various methods like collaborations, workshops, and media.

Location Headquarters
The position is based at the UC Santa Cruz Department of Earth and Planetary Science in Santa Cruz, CA, with secondary space at the Monterey Bay Education, Science, and Technology Center (MBEST).

Position Details
This role protects and enhances California's natural and agricultural resources through research and extension activities related to water quality, efficiency, and supply security. Major duties include:

• Conduct transdisciplinary research on topics like climate adaptation, drought management, groundwater sustainability, water supply and quality, hydrologic processes, corporate water stewardship, water policy, and soil management in coastal areas.
• Use methods such as field studies, remote sensing, laboratory tests, and modeling.
• Extend knowledge by serving as a resource for advisors, commissioners, and regulatory personnel through meetings, seminars, workshops, and media.
• Collaborate with UC ANR networks, UCSC faculty, government agencies, non-profits, and other institutions.
• Publish in relevant journals.

Counties of Responsibility: California's coastal communities.

Reporting Relationship
Located at UC Santa Cruz, with oversight by UC ANR.

Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: Ph.D. in Water Resources or related field.
Key Qualifications: Experience in water resources research, leading teams, communication skills, publication record, and valid driver's license.
Desired Experience: Integrated projects, stakeholder engagement, and grant funding.
Skills: Technical competence in needs assessments, program development, research, dissemination, and evaluation; collaboration with UC ANR and UCSC; lifelong learning through professional organizations.

Salary & Benefits
Salary: $87,700 to $114,800 annually. Eligible for indefinite status, sabbatical, and comprehensive benefits. For more information, refer to UCOP scales.

About UC ANR and UC Santa Cruz
UC ANR bridges local issues with UC expertise in agriculture, natural resources, and more. UC Santa Cruz is known for research and innovation, with programs in Earth Sciences and Agroecology.