Travel Adviser

Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Lakeport
Posted on: May 6, 2024

Job Description:

Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) Mendocino and Lake Counties (22-16)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
We recognize that each Tribe and Tribal community have unique histories and relations and may have different priorities and goals. A first part of this person's job will be to conduct an assessment to understand the particular situation of each Tribe, their interests, goals, and priorities, which will inform the development of their program.
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Beneficial Burning and Tribal Land Stewardship Advisor .
The overarching goal of this position is to support Tribes and Tribal-led organizations with implementation and monitoring of cultural burning and Tribal land stewardship as a fire hazard mitigation and eco-cultural revitalization strategy. This will enhance the resilience of our regional communities and fire-adapted ecosystems and support Tribal sovereignty. The Advisor will partner with Tribes and Tribal-led organizations to co-create research, extension and outreach programs supporting Tribal sovereignty and futures; facilitate partnerships, networking, and funding opportunities; and support land stewardship opportunities.
Location Headquarters : Hopland Research and Extension Center, Hopland, CA
Partnering with Tribes and Tribal-led organizations to support capacity building within Tribal communities for planning and conducting land stewardship activities;
Supporting a network of Tribal-led and stewarded biodiversity landscapes, and co-creation of pathways for collaborative research that can be translated to policy;
Providing support to Tribal, agency, and private land managers region-wide in developing Tribal land stewardship models (e.g., Working with Tribes to create agreements about how data gathered from the Tribe and their activities will be used, how communication between parties will work, and how research and education activities with that Tribe or Tribal-led organization will be developed and enacted.

The Advisor will partner with Tribes and Tribal-led organizations to co-create research and extension programs that may focus on the following topics:

Identify and evaluate barriers to effective implementation of cultural burning and Tribal land stewardship, and develop policy options to remove identified barriers;
Monitor the effects and provide analysis of various fuel treatment and reduction strategies, including targeted grazing, intentional burns, and mechanical thinning, and their effects on invasive species, nutrient flows and culturally significant flora and fauna;
Assess and monitor cultural and ecosystem processes and recovery after fire or Tribal land stewardship activities;
Understand fire effects on human communities and ecosystems;
Facilitate networking and outreach focused on fire ecology, cultural resource management, climate change adaptation, and community wildfire resilience;
Assist with regulatory compliance process hurdles, especially CEQA and NEPA, faced by Tribes, Tribal-led organizations, and PBAs conducting beneficial burning and other land stewardship programs.
A minimum of a master's degree in forestry, ecology, ethnic studies, conservation biology, fire science, wildlife ecology, botany, ethnobotany, restoration ecology, community development, Native American Studies, agriculture, or a field related to fire ecology, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), land management, prescribed fire/cultural fire, community wildfire resilience, or related fields is required at the time of appointment.
Lived experience and/or working with or in Tribal communities.
Demonstrated ability in applied rangeland, forest, or fire research and extension is preferred. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines, flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
The advisor may be required or encouraged to become a California Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM), Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or State-Certified Burn Boss (CARX) depending on the focus of the advisor's program (as per state requirements).

Experience in the broad areas of fire ecology, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), land management, prescribed fire/cultural fire, and community wildfire resilience.
Developing and enacting educational programming for Tribal communities.
Experience with community-led or community based participatory research methods.
Experience developing collaborations, partnerships, and programs with Tribes, Tribal communities, and Tribal-led organizations.
For information regarding Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales, please refer to the University of California website: .
This position is eligible for indefinite status following three successful reviews and subject to terms noted in UC ANR Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 315
Benefits : The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges as per the terms of the University policy. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at:
Closing Date: To assure full consideration , application packets must be received by May 20, 2024 - (open until filled)
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at as a resource.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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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