Subject: JOB: UCSB Sedgwick Reserve, Assistant Reserve Manager
The UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System is hiring an Assistant
Reserve Manager at the Sedgwick Reserve. Application review will begin
on May 25, 2017.
View and submit the application materials here:
https://jobs.ucsb.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Reserve Manager
Department: NRSS-Natural Reserve System
Job Number: 20170189
Summary of Job Duties:
Under the supervision of the Reserve Director, uses advanced concepts in
environmental research and facilities management to effectively assist
in the development, implementation and monitoring of research activities
and operational policies for Sedgwick Reserve, a UCNRS field station and
the new La Kretz Research Center at Sedgwick Reserve. The Assistant
Reserve Manager will support Sedgwick Reserve and Research Center
administration and facilitate and assist with the implementation of
research activities that occur at the Reserve. Requires expertise
related to field station responsibility, such as wildlife biology,
forestry, agriculture, ecosystem research, etc. Regularly works on
complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth
evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods,
techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Oversees and
directs students and/or researchers carrying out experimental or
research activities on the Reserve.
Minimum Requirements:
* Master's degree in environmental or related science or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ecology, ecological
restoration, stewardship of aquatic and terrestrial habitats,
eradication and control of non-native invasive species.
* Ability to conceive, plan, test, and troubleshoot laboratory and/or
field experimental procedures, including innovating as required.
* Ability to communicate broad ecological and environmental knowledge to
researchers, students, governmental workers, etc.
* Experience with general maintenance of facilities involving well water
systems, solar photovoltaic power, AC electrical, tool upkeep, general
electronics operation.
* Experience with computer operation of Macintosh and Windows OS, use of
Global Positioning Systems.
* Must possess basic skills in use of software including Microsoft
Office, ArcGIS, Internet research, accessing campus web-based resources
and email.
* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Experience in project management and excellent organizational skills.
* Demonstrated experience with administration and budget management,
staff supervision, facilities and equipment operations and maintenance,
land stewardship and resource monitoring.
* Must be available to work and be on call outside of normal business
hours. All work must be carried out onsite except for brief intervals
offsite on Sedgwick business, or on authorized days off and vacation
periods.
Department Profile:
The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) consists of 39
reserve sites throughout the State. Seven of these sites are
administered by the UCSB campus. These reserves provide sites for
University-level classes, and for researchers and public outreach
organizations to do research or explore the native habitats. For more
information on the UCSB NRS: http://nrs.ucsb.edu, about Sedgwick
Reserve: http://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/ and the UC NRS: http://www.ucnrs.org/
