Urban Rodent & Wildlife IPM Advisor – Bay Area

The Wildlife Society; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including paid/

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible family-friendly policies

Job summary

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking an Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor focusing on commensal rodents and urban wildlife to serve Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo/San Francisco Counties at the Assistant rank. The advisor will develop an innovative, multi-county applied research and extension program integrating IPM, One Health, urban ecology, and wildlife conservation.

The role emphasizes practical solutions for rodents in structures and urban settings,

Qualifications

• Education: A master's degree in wildlife management, pest management, applied vertebrate ecology, or closely related field.
• Ability to address sensitive human-wildlife conflict situations both orally and in writing, as well as public policy conflict resolution and the human dimensions of wildlife management.
• Experience in wildlife management involving rodents or other animals that cause human-wildlife conflicts.
• Experience in conducting applied, impact-oriented research on topics relevant to this position.
• Capacity or potential to accomplish team-based research and education programs consistent with the values of UC ANR.
• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Technical Competence and Impact: strong understanding of IPM; ability to design and implement a program that leads to increased use of IPM practices.
• Communication: excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and IT communication skills.
• Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility: ability to work with external stakeholders and county-based staff, as well as colleagues within UC ANR.
• Lifelong Learning: expectation to evolve and grow throughout career.

Responsibilities

• Develop an IPM program addressing human-wildlife interactions in urban and peri-urban environments, with emphasis on commensal rodents.
• Coordinate with local public agencies, pest management professionals, and other practitioners to develop practical IPM solutions.
• Conduct applied research and extension activities; disseminate results through workshops, trainings, and outreach.
• Coordinate train-the-trainer programs and hands-on workshops for urban pest management professionals.
• Travel and work onsite across counties with programmatic responsibilities and engage in field activities.

Skills

Wildlife management

IPM knowledge

Communication skills

Public outreach

Education

Master's degree in wildlife management or related field

Job description

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking an Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor focusing on commensal rodents and urban wildlife to serve Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo/San Francisco Counties at the Assistant rank. The advisor will develop an innovative, multi-county applied research and extension program integrating IPM, One Health, urban ecology, and wildlife conservation.

The role emphasizes practical solutions for rodents in structures and urban settings,