Cooperative Extension Disaster Resilience, Planning, and Policy Area Advisor (24-27)County Locations: San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
Date Posted: November 18, 2024
Closing Date: January 7, 2025
Position OverviewThe University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Disaster Resilience, Planning and Policy Area Advisor. The successful candidate will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to help solve California's challenges related to disaster resilience. The expected focus of the Disaster Resilience, Planning and Policy Area Advisor is to address the local needs and issues related to identifying, mitigating, and preparing local communities for natural disasters to improve resilience and limit harm, especially among the most vulnerable communities.
Position DetailsThe Disaster Resilience, Planning, and Policy Area Advisor is responsible for assessing local community needs and strengths related to disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and/or recovery efforts as well as advancing research to policy efforts that uplift the needs, expertise, and priorities of Indigenous, rural, and underserved communities in the Counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
Extension education activities may include (a) working with county departments, non-profit organizations, and other government agencies to conduct a needs/assets assessment with communities to inform future disaster planning (b) assessing the resilience of various sectors and facilitating strategic planning to prepare for and respond to disaster in culturally appropriate and equitable ways, and (c) co-developing strategies with communities to increase culturally-responsive and inclusive disaster resilience priorities.
Qualifications and Skills RequiredEducation:A minimum of a master's degree in community or rural development, ecology, food safety, geography or related social sciences, land use planning, or related fields is required at the time of appointment.
Key QualificationsExperience in planning, community development, food safety, or ecology in relation to disaster resilience.Experience with community-led or community-based participatory research and extension methodology ensuring all research and programming is co-created in close partnership with the community.Experience working with clientele across a wide range of socio-economic classes and ethnicities.Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University Vehicle.Additional Skills RequiredInterest in and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension.Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and information technology communication skills.Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility: Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with key external stakeholders and county-based staff.Lifelong Learning: Expectation that Advisors evolve and grow across their career and respond to changes in the industry, clientele, and organizational change.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.How to ApplyIf interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #24-27). An in-person finalist interview may be required as part of the search process.
Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by January 7, 2025 – (Open until filled)
Questions?Contact Tatiana Avoce; email: ******
University of California Cooperative Extension The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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