Environmental Horticulture Advisor (AP 24-22)
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Environmental Horticulture Advisor (AP 24-22)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window
Open date: April 4, 2025
Next review date: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC
ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)
Environmental Horticulture Advisor position at the Assistant rank.
The successful candidate will develop and extend research-based
information on proper production, selection, placement and care of
ornamental trees and other landscape plants to enhance community
health and quality of life in urban environments in the two
counties served by the position.
UCCE Advisors are responsible for applied research and extension of
knowledge. Research activities are applied, needs-based,
mission-oriented, and focused on addressing our communities'
challenges. Extension activities are the educational practices
Advisors use to share research results directly with clientele and
communities to increase their knowledge and understanding of
science-based research results to support and promote the adoption
of practices and technologies to solve problems. Extension methods
may include individual consultations, presentations, organization
of educational workshops and short courses, field demonstrations,
farm calls, and site visits. Information may also be disseminated
via radio outreach, webinars, fact sheets, policy briefs, news
blogs, and social media. Publications are expected in various
formats, such as newsletters, articles for the popular press,
curricula, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed publications.
Successful research and extension programs result in new
information that improves knowledge or understanding and adoption
of new skills, practices, changed attitudes, policies, and improved
environmental, health, agricultural, economic, and/or social
conditions. UCCE Advisors are evaluated through an academic
advancement system based on four criteria: extending knowledge,
applied research and creative activity, professional competence and
activity, and University and public service.
Location Headquarters: UCCE Riverside County Office, 2980
Washington Street, Riverside, CA 92504
Position Details
The Advisor will develop and extend horticultural knowledge to
nursery and landscape professionals; develop and/or expand green
infrastructures with government entities; and collaborate and
partner with a wide variety of non-profit agencies and
organizations invested in planting and maintaining greenspaces.
The Advisor will provide relevant, scientifically supported
information to relevant audiences, based on a comprehensive needs
assessment. Potential areas of focus include selection, placement,
and care of climate-adapted landscape trees and other plants that
cool urban heat islands while conserving water, withstand heat, and
enhance other ecosystem services. Additional focus areas may
include providing information on integrated pest management
practices, use of recycled water for landscape irrigation, and
nutrient management. Clientele may include public and private urban
foresters, arborists, landscapers, landscape architects, nursery
growers, parks and recreation directors, pest control applicators
and advisors, and other personnel involved in urban planning and
green infrastructures. Current partnerships exist with public and
private landscape managers, non-profit partners, local resource
conservation districts, and community groups that support enhancing
tree canopy cover in low-shade communities.
Areas of research may include identifying drought, heat, and pest
resistant landscape trees and other plants through participation in
ongoing UC/USFS studies at UC Riverside; identifying effective
non-chemical integrated pest management methods to prevent and/or
control targeted pests; reducing pathogens to conform to
disinfected secondary recycled water reuse; and novel approaches to
reusing food waste and other organic materials in landscape
settings that result from new mandatory organic waste reduction
legislation.
The Advisor will provide academic and administrative oversight of
the Master Gardener programs in San Bernardino and Riverside
Counties that support local needs of urban clientele aligned with
the mission and goals of the statewide Master Gardener program.
Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and objective
information and education extension with over 500 Master Gardener
volunteers who provide education and guidance to over 4.5 million
residents in the two counties. There is an opportunity to enhance
the "Trees for Tomorrow Start Today" program that provides free
climate-resilient trees to residents of low shade neighborhoods and
tree care information.
Counties of Responsibility: This position will serve Riverside and
San Bernardino Counties.
Reporting Relationship: The Cooperative Extension Advisor serves
under the administrative guidance of the University of California
Cooperative Extension Area Director for Riverside, San Bernardino,
and Orange Counties with input from the Statewide UC Master Gardner
Director.
This is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to
work onsite at the headquarters location and travel to and be
present in both counties with programmatic responsibilities.
Specific expectations for maintaining office hours and fieldwork in
the geographic area covered by this position will be outlined upon
hire by the Area Director.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Required Qualifications
Education: The minimum of a Master's degree in environmental, urban
or ornamental horticulture or a related field is required at the
time of appointment.
Key Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Additional Skills Required
About UC ANR
UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system
that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the
UC system by providing research-based information, educational
programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as
agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development.
UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which
began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant
universities with the everyday needs of people in communities
across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers,
ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and
policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food
systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through
a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based
Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate
thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient
ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally
through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative,
science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied
research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices
serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living
among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's
reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring
equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that
UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful
engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives.
About Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Riverside County borders San Diego and Imperial Counties on the
south, San Bernardino on the north and Orange County on the west.
Riverside County has several notable cities, including the city of
Riverside to the west, Temecula to the southwest and the Coachella
Valley cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and Rancho
Mirage. The University of California, Riverside, is in the city of
Riverside and enrolls approximately 27,000 students. San Bernardino
County is the largest county in the contiguous United States, with
over 20,000 square miles and about 80% of the land owned by the
federal government. San Bernardino County is home to approximately
two million people. National protected areas include the San
Bernardino National Forest (home of several resort cities such as
Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead), Joshua Tree National Park and the
Mojave National Preserve. The city of San Bernardino is the largest
population center and is home to Cal State, San Bernardino. San
Bernardino borders Loma Linda (home of Loma Linda University) and
Redlands (home of the University of Redlands). Both Riverside and
the Redlands/San Bernardino area are less than an hour away from
mountain resorts and about two hours from major Southern California
beach communities.
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Salary & Benefits
Salary: The salary range for this Cooperative Extension Advisor
position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($82,900) to Step VI ($105,200).
Step placement in the Advisor series is based on applicable
experience and professional qualifications.
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 of the ANR Policy and Procedure
Manual (PPM).
If the successful candidate is currently a UCCE Advisor, the
candidate will be offered the position without change to the
candidate's current rank, step, salary and/or appointment terms;
and if applicable, is eligible to retain indefinite status.
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:
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: and choose
"applicants" (refer to position 24-22. An in-person finalist
interview may be required as part of the search process.
Closing Date:
To ensure full consideration, complete application packets must be
received by May 19, 2025 (open until filled).
Questions?
Contact Mikyla Perez, email:
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for
International Students and Scholars web page at as a resource.
University of California Cooperative Extension
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.
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.
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.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research and Extension - Please submit a Statement of
Research and Extension Interests, including how your current and/or
past research and extension experience could contribute to, or be
applicable to, the needs of the local community. Provide examples
of potential goals and outcomes from your research and extension
activities.
References - Please submit a page of 3-5 references with contact
information (include phone # and email address)
College Level Transcripts - Electronic transcripts or legible
scanned copies (PDF) of original transcripts will be accepted.
Transcripts must identify coursework completed, grades earned,
degrees conferred, and confer dates. Please DO NOT send transcripts
that are password protected.
Reference requirements
The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
advancing inclusive excellence. 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.
Job location
Riverside, CA
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