Water & Soil Resources Extension Advisor – North Bay

San Diego State University; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UC ANR invites applications for a Cooperative Extension Area Water and Soil Resources Advisor serving Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Marin Counties. The advisor will lead applied research and extension programs on irrigation water management and soil stewardship to support sustainable agriculture.

The role focuses on innovative on-farm water use, climate-smart practices, and QA/QC of soil health in multiple crops, with extensive engagement with wine grape producers and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in hydrologic sciences, soil science, agronomy, water resources, agricultural engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop applied research and extension education programs for irrigation water management and soil practices.
• Provide science-based technical assistance to growers and resource managers across Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Marin Counties.
• Coordinate outreach and education efforts, including workshops, field demonstrations, and on-site visits.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Groundwater systems

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Soil science

Water quality

Agricultural engineering

Geographic information systems

Remote sensing

Education

Master's degree in hydrologic sciences, soil science, agronomy, water resources, agricultural engineering

Job description

UC ANR invites applications for a Cooperative Extension Area Water and Soil Resources Advisor serving Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Marin Counties. The advisor will lead applied research and extension programs on irrigation water management and soil stewardship to support sustainable agriculture.

The role focuses on innovative on-farm water use, climate-smart practices, and QA/QC of soil health in multiple crops, with extensive engagement with wine grape producers and regional stakeholders.