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Younger Lagoon Reserve Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 52639

JOB POSTING

NOTIFICATIONS

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Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is: 05-11-2023



ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Ecologically diverse and physically spectacular, the University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 41 protected wild land sites throughout California. The reserves encompass nearly all of the state's major ecosystems, preserved in as undisturbed a condition as possible to support University-level research, teaching, and public service and outreach programs. The NRS is a Trustee Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, and UC manages the NRS resources in the Public Trust.

The five Natural Reserve sites that form the UC Santa Cruz unit are spread along 60 miles of the central coast: Ano Nuevo Island Reserve (25 acres), Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve (4,200 acres), Fort Ord Natural Reserve (606 acres), Younger Lagoon Reserve (72 acres), and the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve (400 acres). Each reserve has unique research and teaching opportunities, physical conditions and constraints, regional and local political considerations, and funding and administration issues.

The Younger Lagoon Reserve is located on the open coast near Monterey Bay at the western edge of the City of Santa Cruz, California. It is adjacent to the UC Santa Cruz Long Marine Lab. Younger Lagoon Reserve was established in 1986 because of its unique flora, fauna and coastal lagoon. Since the establishment of Younger Lagoon Reserve, UCSC has acquired properties to the north and east of the lagoon and has developed a world class Coastal Science Campus on the site. As a condition for approval of UCSC's Coastal Long Range Development Plan (CLRDP), the California Coastal Commission (CCC) required that UC Santa Cruz set aside for permanent protection approximately 47 acres of the 100 acre site. These lands are to be permanently protected, enhanced, restored, and maintained as high quality natural areas and open space. UC Santa Cruz Campus Administration and the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves met the CCC's requirements by incorporating these lands into the original 25-acre Younger Lagoon Reserve in 2009. The expanded Younger Lagoon Reserve (72 acres) includes the coastal lagoon, beach, coastal bluffs, coastal terrace grassland and scrub, and delineated wetlands. The expanded Younger Lagoon Reserve is managed by the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves in accordance with the CLRDP. In addition to its resource protection and restoration mandates, the CLRDP requires enhanced public access/education opportunities on the site, and includes extensive monitoring and reporting requirements.

More information can be found at https://youngerlagoonreserve.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Younger Lagoon Reserve Director, the incumbent will serve as a Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward for the University of California Santa Cruz Younger Lagoon Reserve. The Younger Lagoon Reserve Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward conducts field stewardship and biological monitoring, supports educational, research, and outreach, and supports restoration and propagation. The incumbent supports teaching, research, monitoring and public service efforts such as, but not limited to: student internships, educational walks, and public tours. The Younger Lagoon Reserve Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward assists with the recruitment, supervision, and training of student interns, student field assistants, and volunteers. The incumbent also assess the physical needs of the reserve on a regular basis, documenting problems to be addressed (invasive species, evidence of trespass, dumping, erosion problems, etc.) and, to the extent possible, enforces reserve rules and policies. The incumbent maintains reserve work-logs, collects and enters field data from monitoring surveys (e.g. Excel, ArcGIS Collector), and maintains databases and/or logbooks of land conditions such as weed infestations, seed collection sites, erosion, vandalism, research plots, restoration sites, etc. The Younger Lagoon Reserve Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward assists with the management of digital photos and reserve social media accounts, and assists with the preparation and summary of data for annual reports.

Job responsibilities and the proportion of time for each duty outlined here represent an overview of the needs, skills, and requirements of this position. Day-to-day duties will vary depending upon priorities as identified by the Natural Reserve System Administrative Director and the Younger Lagoon Reserve Director.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $24.95 - $29.45/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range. The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid level or Core benefits (dependent on hire date)

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends
• Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend

Employee Classification: This is a Limited appointment

Job End Date: 09/30/2023, with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 005190 (FIELD RESEARCHER 2)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

25% - Habitat Restoration

Performs on-the-ground native habitat restoration efforts including seed collection, propagation, weeding, planting, and irrigation.

25% - Land Stewardship

Performs general land stewardship and maintenance activities including trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and vegetation control.

20% - Education Support

Supports on-the-ground education efforts such as class visits and for-credit internships. Leads student interns, field assistants, volunteer work crews, and outreach tours.

20% - Research Support

Applies learned skills to assess and monitor policies and procedures for remote field sites and / or studies, such as assisting in flora and fauna monitoring efforts, maintaining and implementing research (planting, maintaining experimental plots and equipment, etc.).

5% - Research Coordination

Works with project leaders to coordinate research activities, procurement and operation of instrumentation, infrastructure and required field research commodities.

5% - Data Management

Responsible for study documentation, logs, and reports. Contributes to manuscripts and presentations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to conducting field research.
• Working knowledge of native habitat restoration and/or biological monitoring.
• Working knowledge of flora and fauna identification including dichotomous keys.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with local stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in in rapidly changing field conditions and in the office.
• Proficient biological monitoring skills (e.g. transect/quadrat surveys, avian point counts, small mammal trapping, etc.).
• Experience with computers and mainstream software (MS Office, Google Suite, etc.).
• Experience with, and ability to perform, basic carpentry and land management skills (use of saw, shovel, rake, hammer, drill, etc.)
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with staff, faculty, students, and the public, and to represent UC Santa Cruz Campus and the Natural Reserves accurately and professionally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated experience supervising diverse groups of student interns and/or volunteer groups.
• Extensive experience supervising diverse groups of student interns and/or volunteer groups.
• Experience leading public tour groups.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with songbird banding.
• Experience using power tools.
• Experience with GPS and ArcGIS.
• Experience with web-based and social media outreach.
• Scientific collection permit for vertebrate species.
• Bird banding permit.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to walk to and work in remote areas with rugged terrain, heavy brush, biting and stinging insects, bears and mountain lions.
• Poison Oak is present. Incumbent must be willing to take the measures required to work in contact with and cut/remove poison oak.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment 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, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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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, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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