SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms (CES IV) Fresno, CA, Job ID 72087
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
County Locations: Fresno County, Madera County
Date Posted: September 4, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
The SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms will conduct technical assistance, extension education, and policy analysis and communication to support small-scale farms during the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA TA Community Educator will assess regional needs of small-scale farmers relevant to SGMA implementation and determine appropriate methods for outreach, education, and technical assistance. Duties include visiting farms to provide individual technical assistance; developing educational materials; conducting outreach activities, workshops, and field days; participate in strategic planning and evaluation of statewide program deliverables and objectives; facilitating access to resources available from nonprofit and private sector partners; attending meetings of local groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs); reviewing groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs); and analyzing groundwater management policies to generate recommendations.
The SGMA TA Community Educator will work under the general supervision of the Small Farms SGMA Technical Assistance Academic Coordinator II and will collaborate closely with UC ANR Small Farms Advisors and staff based in relevant county regions. Project work will be coordinated with the statewide team for SGMA technical assistance for small farms as well as the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and other nonprofit and agency partner organizations. This position is part of a statewide team providing technical assistance to small farms with SGMA implementation in multiple counties under the UC ANR Small Farms Network, a program of UC SAREP. As part of the statewide network, the Small Farms Community Education Specialist will identify one or more areas of content expertise related to production, regulatory compliance, or marketing in which to serve as a subject matter expert and a lead worker coordinating development of educational materials on specialized topics.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
This position will cover Fresno County and Madera County.
The home department is the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program. While this position normally is based at 550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210B, Fresno, CA 93710, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.
Pay Scale: $56,400/year to $77,500/year
Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 09/26/2024.
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 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.
To apply, please visit: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2888
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