Lead Steward at NRSS Sedgwick Reserve

Job Posting Details

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

SRA 3 (009611)

Job Code: 009611

Job Open Date: 12/4/25

Application Review Begins: 1/5/26

Department Code (Name): NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): RX - Research Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $71,138.88 - $72,589.36/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $69,752.83 - $/yr.

Work Location: Sedgwick Reserve

Working Days and

Hours:

M-F, 7-4, with occasional nights and weekends

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: N/A

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

The UC Natural Reserve System (UC NRS; ) is a network of 42 protected natural areas located throughout the State that provide undisturbed environments for research, education and public outreach programs. It is the largest university-administered reserve system in the world encompassing more than 775,000 acres of diverse habitats from the ocean to the mountains to the inland deserts, and with access to more than a million acres of public lands.

The Natural Reserve System contributes to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth through research, education, and public service. The UC Santa Barbara NRS (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) manages seven of the 42 Reserves in the UC NRS, including Sedgwick Reserve. Sedgwick Reserve is located in Santa Ynez and comprises nearly 5,900 acres of rangeland, oak groves, and mountains. Sedgwick Reserve provides protected wildlands and support facilities, including user housing, for conducting studies of natural systems at the Reserve and in the surrounding area.

The seven UC NRS Reserves managed by UCSB are used by thousands of researchers, students and public visitors each year as they investigate and learn about the natural world. Reserve users come from throughout California, the U.S. and the world to study the Reserve's diverse natural systems and native flora and fauna. For more information please visit .

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Sedgwick Reserve is a vital piece of research infrastructure - serving as a field research laboratory for scientists and outdoor classroom for students. Under general supervision of the Reserve Director, the Operations Manager helps support research, education and outreach activities at Sedgwick Reserve through their local knowledge and providing operational research facilities. Assists the Reserve Director as needed with other tasks including interacting with researchers, students, community members using the Reserve as well as Reserve neighbors, donors and other stakeholders of the facility.

In the absence of the Director, to assume responsibilities delegated by the Director. Oversee contracted maintenance services. Must be available outside of normal working hours and residence onsite is required in housing provided by the University.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4-6 years Experience in land stewardship or management or natural resource management for scientific and educational use.
• 4-6 years Demonstrated experience in management of facilities, equipment operations and maintenance, land stewardship and resource monitoring for scientific and educational use.
• 4-6 years Experience in administrative management of research programs, laboratories, or remote field stations.
• 4-6 years…