UCNRS

University of California Natural Reserve System

Current Openings

Assistant Director, NRS Systemwide Office, UC Office of the President

Reserve Director, Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve, UC Santa Barbara

Reserve Director, Santa Cruz Island Reserve, UC Santa Barbara

Assistant Director

NRS Systemwide Office, UC Office of the President

APPLY ONLINE at: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61562 

Job #20190068

Apply before: March 12, 2019

The UC Natural Reserve System (NRS) makes available to the University community and to qualified research, educational, and public service users, an array of natural reserves that broadly represents California's ecological diversity, managing these reserves as study sites, outdoor laboratories, and "classrooms without walls." The systemwide NRS office, located in UCOP Research and Graduate Studies, Division of Academic Affairs, provides leadership and support for the 39 reserves within the system, each of which is assigned to one of nine general campuses for day-to-day administration. The systemwide office coordinates capital improvements, academic programs, management planning, acquisitions, administrative policies and guidelines, legal matters, budget proposals, fundraising campaigns, bond funds, databases, publications and informational materials for 39 sites that include more than 750,000 acres throughout the state - the most extensive University system of protected natural areas in the world. 

Reporting to the NRS Executive Director, the Associate Director supports the Executive Director across the full range of NRS activities and programs. The Associate Director leads the development of NRS systemwide policies, guidelines, procedures, and manuals on behalf of the NRS; oversees and implements budget and finances for the overall reserve system and systemwide UCOP office; manages human resources for a staff of seven; provides ad hoc assistance to the campuses on the legal, real estate, environmental, risk management, health and safety, policy, liability, and business matters that arise for individual reserves. The Associate Director serves as primary liaison with the UCOP offices governing these areas, including General Counsel's Office, Real Estate Services, Capital Planning, EH&S, Risk Management, and Secretary of the Regents, and acts as liaison to government officials, including State legislative offices, state agencies, such as the Natural Resources Agency, and the Office of the Governor, on matters concerning the NRS. In close consultation, the Associate Director provides analysis, negotiation, document preparation, and coordination for complex cases with multiple stakeholders, managing multiple projects on an ongoing basis. The incumbent addresses issues of significant complexity and scope, exercises independent judgment, and advises the Executive Director, reserves, and campuses on matters affecting a variety of management issues. 

Beyond UCOP, the Associate Director works in close collaboration with and garners support from: campus faculty, senior administrators, reserve managers and staff throughout the 9-campus, 39-reserve NRS system; other educational institutions; local, state, and federal agencies; NGOs; local, regional, state, national, and international conservation organizations; donors, partners, and other interested parties; and the general public. The Associate Director's role as NRS representative will influence the way in which the NRS is viewed within the global environmental community, and accordingly, great tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy are essential qualifications.  

Salary commensurate with experience.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reserve Director

Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve, UC Santa Barbara

APPLY ONLINE at: https://jobs.ucsb.edu    Job #20190064     

Or at: jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193311

For primary consideration apply by March 3, 2019.  Thereafter open until filled.

The University of California Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System invites applications for the position of Reserve Director at the Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve (KNRM; http://nrs.ucsb.edu/our-reserves/ksn-rancho-marino). The K.S.N. Rancho Marino Reserve is a physical field station located in San Luis Obispo County, bordering the south end of the town of Cambria, CA. The Reserve supports research, university level education, and land stewardship as part of the 39-Reserve UC-wide NRS (https://ucnrs.org/).

The Reserve Director is responsible for leadership and day-to-day operations at the K.S.N. Rancho Marino Reserve which includes all aspects of the administration, organization, planning, managing, operating, maintaining and developing the Reserve as part of the UCSB Natural Reserve System (NRS), which operates within the UCSB Office of Research and the UC‐Wide NRS. The Director reports to the UCSB NRS Executive Director, and interacts regularly with the KNRM Faculty Advisor, the UCSB NRS Director, and the campus NRS Office on issues related to all aspects of Reserve management.

The Reserve Director is resident on site to fully carry out all job aspects. Campus support services are provided, including directly from the UCSB NRS and from various campus departments, for planning and construction, maintenance, security, health and safety, hiring, purchasing, accounting, development, natural resources management, and transportation. Each job aspect is provided by the Reserve Director in accordance with Campus, UC-Wide, and UCSB NRS procedures and policies, and subject to the conditions of the Reserve use-agreement with the (non-UC) landowner of the property.

The successful candidate will be self-sufficient, have a high level of initiative, and have: an earned an advanced degree in environmental science or a related field, experience with field research, excellent problem solving skills, experience in project management, outstanding written and oral communication skills, the ability to engage productively with diverse user groups and stakeholders, excellent organizational skills, a willingness to assume responsibility readily, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience in the following areas is required: administration and budget management, staff supervision, facilities and equipment operations and maintenance, land stewardship, resource monitoring, preparation of effective written reports, ability to speak professionally in public including to large groups. Preferred qualifications: experience with operations at a remote field station, 5-7 years' experience in land management or land stewardship, and skills in information technology. On-site residence is required and housing is provided. 

Compensation commensurate with experience in the range of $53,200 to $72,000/yr. 

Reserve Director

Santa Cruz Island Reserve, UC Santa Barbara

APPLY ONLINE (only) at:  https://jobs.ucsb.edu    Job #20180586  

Or at: jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193018

The Natural Reserve System at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), invites applications for the position of Reserve Director at Santa Cruz Island Reserve (SCIR) located on Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County, due south of the City of Santa Barbara, and twenty miles west of Ventura, CA.    SCIR is operated through cooperative agreements with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the National Park Service (NPS) – Santa Cruz Island’s two landowners. Located on TNC property, SCIR facilities include 9 buildings, a microwave and weather repeater system, an internet system, vehicles, and equipment.  SCIR is part of the UCSB NRS and operates within the UCSB Office of Research and the University of California Natural Reserve System. The responsibilities of the position are year-round, weather-independent, and full time.  For more information about SCIR, visit http://santacruz.nrs.ucsb.edu/.

The NRS mission is to support research, education and public service, and contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth.  The Reserve Director provides leadership of the Santa Cruz Island Reserve site, and support for researchers, university classes and public service uses. The Director is responsible for all aspects of Reserve management, including administration, budgeting, purchasing, personnel, health and safety; facilities management; and interactions with reserve stakeholders.  These stakeholders include donors, volunteers, user groups, state and federal agencies, as well as the two main landholders on the island (TNC and NPS). There are over 4500 user days of activity at SCIR, and users include researchers, university classes, outreach groups, volunteers and K-12 school groups.

The Reserve Director is responsible for programmatic and facilities planning and implementation, and working with the UCSB Development Office on cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors.  The Director reports to the UCSB NRS Executive Director, and interacts regularly with the SCIR Faculty Advisor, the UCSB NRS Director, and the campus NRS Office on issues related to all aspects of Reserve management.

The successful candidate will be self-sufficient, have a high level of initiative, and have: an earned doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in environmental science  or a related field, experience with field research, excellent problem solving skills, experience in project management, outstanding written and oral communication skills, the ability to engage productively with diverse user groups and stakeholders, excellent organizational skills, a willingness to assume responsibility readily, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.  Demonstrated experience in the following areas is required: administration and budget management, staff supervision, facilities and equipment operations and maintenance, land stewardship and resource monitoring, acquisition of external support, experience in private fundraising, preparation of effective written reports, ability to speak professionally in public including to large groups. Preferred qualifications: extensive experience working in multi-jurisdictional and large stakeholder community settings, experience with operations at a remote field station, track record of leading successful grant proposals, publishing of written reports or manuscripts, and skills in information technology.

Working with NRS Administrative office, the incumbent is expected to determine appropriate time allocations on site at Santa Cruz Island and the UCSB campus as needed to fully carryout all job aspects. The director must be prepared to utilize university provided facilities on Santa Cruz Island as needed to support Reserve activities. Has a highly altered work schedule which includes being on call outside of normal business hours. Travel is required to locations including to and from Santa Cruz Island via commercial boat, and outside of UCSB campus and Santa Cruz Island for meetings several times per year.  Employee must be physically fit to perform Reserve management tasks.

Compensation commensurate with experience in the range of $64,500 to $90,000/yr. 

For primary consideration apply by November 26, 2018.  Thereafter open until filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.