[ES_JOBS_NET] James Reserve Assistant Director (UC Natural Reserve System)

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Date:    Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:29:42 -0400
From:    =?windows-1252?Q?Erin_Wilson_Rankin?= <erin.rankin at UCR.EDU>
Subject: Job: James Reserve Assistant Director (UC Natural Reserve System)

James Reserve Assistant Director (UC Natural Reserve System)

CLOSING DATE
August 19, 2016

DESCRIPTION
The University of California, Riverside is seeking an Assistant Reserve=20=

Director for the James San Jacinto Mountain and Oasis de los Osos=20
Reserves, one of 39 sites that comprise the UC Natural Reserve System=20
(UC NRS), which is the largest university administered reserve system in=20=

the world. The UC NRS encompasses more than 756,000 acres throughout=20
California. Founded in 1965 to provide undisturbed environments for=20
research, education and public service, the NRS contributes to=20
understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth. Established in 1966,=20
the James Reserve is located in the San Jacinto Mountains next to the=20
San Bernardino National Forest. The James Reserve is located in the San=20=

Jacinto Mountains next to the San Bernardino National forest and is=20
roughly 29 acres that consists of mixed coniferous forest, pine oak=20
woodland, montane chaparral and riparian habitats. Facilities at the=20
Reserve can accommodate 70+ overnight visitors and include a main=20
dormitory style lodge, 3 dormitory-style modular units and a=20
classroom/wet lab. Oasis de los Osos is a satellite reserve to the=20
James. It is about a 45-minute drive from the James Reserve and is=20
located in San Gorgonio Pass, 19 km northwest of Palm Springs. There are=20=

no facilities at Oasis de los Osos.

Each Reserve reports to the James Reserve Director, a Faculty Campus=20
Director and is guided by a Campus Advisory Committee. The Assistant=20
Director 1) provides daily management of the Reserves, including=20
orienting visitors, facilities, road and trail maintenance activities,=20=

and collecting and managing data input, e.g. weather station data,=20
camera trap data and accounts for reserve usage; 2) maintains database=20=

and other information management, including website, maps using GPS and=20=

GIS, catalogue and organize library including historic collections of=20
maps, literature, including incoming publications, and the teaching=20
collection of preserved specimen; 3) ability to operate a range of=20
equipment related work outside, e.g. to split wood (pneumatic splitter),=20=

level roads (tractor), clear trails (chainsaw); 4) demonstrates a=20
willingness to assume responsibility readily and the ability to work=20
with minimal supervision.=20

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA required with MS preferred, preferably with specialization in=20
biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field. Willingness to=20=

perform work outside, under adverse weather conditions, including=20
strenuous physical labor in heavy snowfall. Knowledge of basic=20
maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, fencing, roads and=20
physical plant. Willingness to stay overnight at reserve site when=20
necessary. Must be able to operate and/or willing to operate all kinds=20=

of equipment needed to perform duties. Must have a valid driver's=20
license, and must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles, and=20
tractors.=20=20

The Assistant Reserve Director should routinely be present on the=20
reserve. This includes being on call outside of normal business hours.=20=

The University of California, Riverside is an affirmative action/equal=20=

opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the=20
achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.=20=20

Salary: $45,744 - $73,620

To apply: Please visit:=20
https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?
action=3Djobs_webui.show_page&page=3Djobs_detail&requisition_id=3D=
201606228541
&profile_id=3D&module=3Djobs.=20

You will be asked to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), References with=20
contact information (3), and an optional cover letter that includes the=20=

reasons you are seeking this position and your relevant experience.=20

Job location: Idyllwild, CA
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