Job Details

Salary : $85,600.00 - $100,200.00 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Salary
Job Number: 1224UC-071585-01
Department: UC Cooperative Extension
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
About the Position

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CLASSIFIED POSITION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM.

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The Cooperative Extension is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Disaster Resilience and Policy Area Advisor. This role will focus on advancing disaster preparedness, resilience, and recovery strategies within local communities. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with communities, local governments, and stakeholders. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in disaster resilience and policy, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of building safer, more resilient communities.
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.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of expertise in disaster management, community engagement, and policy development, along with a passion for fostering sustainable solutions in the face of natural and human-made disasters.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to building partnerships and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement to inform applied research and extension efforts in support of creating a more resilient California.

Desired Experience

• Proficiency in another language, such as Spanish, is desirable, but not required.
• Experience in conducting community-based research and planning, and implementation of research and/or extension activities.
• Experience conducting education and/or technical assistance with community-based groups.
• Experience in people management, such as supervising staff, students, or volunteers.
• Experience in managing grant-funded projects and/or securing extramural funding.
• An understanding of how public policy impacts youth, college and career readiness, and decision-making.

Education and Experience
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.

How to Apply
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Supplemental Information
This is continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

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 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.
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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Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)###-####.