Staff Research Associate 2 (non-exempt) Browns Valley, CA,Job ID 79592

Staff Research Associate 2 (non-exempt) Browns Valley,

CA, Job ID 79592

University of California Agriculture and

Natural Resources

Job Description

Under the

supervision of the Center Director, the incumbent will be

responsible for collection, management, analysis of data and

records related to all-natural resource and beef cattle research

projects as well as Center maintained long term monitoring plots

and databases. Information will be developed by the incumbent from

data collected and communicated / presented to other staff,

researchers, stakeholder groups and the public.

The

incumbent will be independently responsible to work on and assist

with center approved research projects following strict research

protocols. Incumbent will also be responsible for providing

technical support and information for management activities that

may or may not directly effect research projects. An example of

this would be providing information to the AG Supervisor regarding

grazing / non-grazing needs of research when annual grazing plans are

developed.

Incumbent will provide leadership and act as

lead person to Agriculture / Animal Technicians, Farm Maintenance

workers and Student Assistants on research projects these staff

members assist with. At times, the incumbent will work directly in

developing research protocols as well as work directly with

research PIs or their staff when procedures need to adapt.

This position is a career appointment that is 100%

fixed.

Pay Scale : $28.88 / hour to $37.36 / hour

Job Posting Close Date : This job is open until filled. The first

application review date will be 7 / 24 / 2025.

Key

Responsibilities : 60%

RESEARCH SUPPORT

• Independently interacts with researchers and provides

support to approved research projects, providing support for

research projects in the broad areas beef cattle, climate change

and natural resources. Follows strict research protocols while

maintaining the ability to adapt to change as research changes or

environmental conditions change. Assists with soil and vegetation

sampling, plot irrigation, pesticide applications, livestock

weighing, data recording and other research support tasks ai

indicated by PI research protocols. Communicates potential

environmental conditions to off-site research PIs that could have

effects on research project outcomes. Maintain knowledge of current

rangeland research sampling methodologies. Provides input regarding

design, sampling and analysis methodologies. Works with the design,

deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting of data loggers

(CR1000, Hobo) and associated sensors. Responsible for data

collection from dataloggers both manually and remotely over

wireless / radio collection devises and stores data for future

critical analysis.

20%

RECORD KEEPING, DATA

COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT

the maintenance, analysis, summarization and development of output

from new and existing databases, including but not limited to

long-term grazing and range monitoring databases, weather records

& beef production records. Develops and reports data for

management purposes as required and assists with management

decision making process derived from said data.

15%

RESEARCH LEAD

person to Agriculture / Animal Technicians, Farm Maintenance workers

and Student Assistants that assist in on research project support

at the Center. Responsible for the adherence of research project

protocols, ensures sampling techniques and methods are followed and

checks quality of work and data being collected. Is responsible for

scheduling labor needs for research projects and matching

appropriate personnel's skills to requested research tasks

with the AG Supervisor.

5%

PUBLIC RELATIONS

research and other databases to other staff, CE advisors,

researchers, and the public. Participates in division wide programs

and / or committees as needed.

Requirements :

BS Agriculture, Animal Science,

Range or Natural Resources or related field.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the broad areas for

natural resources, plant and animal agriculture.

Experience working on research projects and

with research teams. Ability to follow research protocols.

Knowledge of basic rangeland monitoring

practices and basic livestock practices for animal and pasture

health requirements. Ability to learn and execute safe and

low-stress cattle handling methods.

Skills to

operate various hand and power tools. Skills to operate livestock

scales and restraint equipment. Ability to use laboratory equipment

such as scales and drying equipment.

Proficient in use of Windows-based computers with knowledge of

Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Knowledge and experience in computerized

record keeping methods and research principles.

Hold a CA pesticide qualified applicator

certificate (QAC) or the ability to obtain one after six months of

hire.

Skills to effectively communicate

verbally and in writing and work with diverse individuals, work

effectively in a team environment as well as independently with

minimal direct supervision.

Ability to work

outdoors, in sometimes inclement weather for extended periods of

time.

Preferred Skills :

Ability to saddle a horse and

effectively move cattle from pasture to pasture.

Proficient in the use of GIS programs and

related equipment (Trimble). Proficient use of Dataloggers and

associated sensors.

Skill to operate farm and

general motorized equipment such as wheel tractors.

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.

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.

Misconduct

Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final

candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be

required to disclose if they have been subject to any final

administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years

determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of

any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative

or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a

position after receiving notice of allegations or while under

investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding

involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of

misconduct with a previous employer.

a.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing

conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment,

including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws

prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of

harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as

defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's

policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual

Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination

Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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