STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 2 Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 64327)

Description

Job Description

The UCANR Fire Network is a statewide team with expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including fire science and ecology, prescribed fire, home hardening and defensible space, community and regional planning, grazing and fire interactions, and much more. The Network includes specialists on UC campuses, advisors and staff in local communities, and broad networks of partners and volunteers. The goal of the Fire Network is to inspire and empower Californians, through research, education and outreach, policy and training.

The Staff Research Associate II (SRAII) will assist Fire Advisors in the full range of program implementation duties on methods to reduce wildfire risk, especially through prescribed fire, in the Southern Sierra Nevada and Central Coast regions. Under supervision, the incumbent's focus will be helping to conduct, manage and evaluate an educational program and facilitate collaborative partnerships to increase the use of prescribed fire throughout the service areas. Field work includes assisting with field experiments, data collection of long-term monitoring plots, prescribed fire implementation, and working with landowners and research partners to coordinate research opportunities throughout the region. Office tasks include research data management, data summarization, development of social media content and formation of educational material for workshops and trainings on topics including but not limited to community wildfire preparedness, vegetation management, land stewardship, and prescribed fire.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $28.04/hour to $36.27/hour

Job Posting Close Date: 
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 03/01/2024.

Key Responsibilities:

30%

Summarize research findings for use in articles (popular press, newsletter and journal) using MS Office suite programs and statistical programs.

Assist in preparation of grant proposals and in summarizing literature and data needed for funding group reports and assist in writing publications and peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.

Prepare graphical summaries, using Microsoft Excel, that will be used to demonstrate the discovered data in publications.

Review studies, literature, attend workshops, seminars, training.

25%

Collect data and prepare initial reports. Modify, vary, or adapt standard procedures to meet the needs of the research project.

Improve tests that are unsatisfactory.

Convert raw data into testable value; conduct basic statistical analysis. Ensure that there is the necessary information to evaluate each trial.

Generate summary and overview reports of program activities as needed. This includes educational event and field demonstration evaluations and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as needed.

25%

Coordinate and collaborate with federal, state, county, and local agencies and community-based organizations on the delivery of programs to support program functional area.

15%

In consultation with the supervisor, plan and assist in coordination of project experiments.

Ensure that sufficient materials are available to provide required safety training and documentation to assure safe work environment.

5%

Assess stakeholder needs for diversification and adaptation of sustainable practices. Use needs assessment information to research and inform educational programs that respond to identified needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated scientific/research experience or formal education in functional area.
• Experience with research and/or teaching.
• Scientific knowledge and skill to make technical determinations and/or observations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and outreach to community partners.
• Demonstrated experience with computers, software, and social media for the development and delivery of newsletters, presentations, and other educational materials. Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with data compilation in order to produce reports.
• Knowledge of fire ecology and forestry/natural resource/rangeland or other related topics

Preferred Skills:

• Operational Fire Experience (non-certified experience ok i.e. Prescribed Fire).

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

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, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.