Cooperative Extension Area Weed Science Advisor - Serving Sonoma, Napa, andMarin Counties; AP

Cooperative Extension Area Weed Science Advisor – Serving Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties (AP 26‑03) Application Window

Open date:
February 10, 2026

Next review date:
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Weed Science Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties. The Advisor will implement an innovative multi‑county extension education and applied research program to address weed management challenges in the region, including alternatives to glyphosate, effectiveness of organic weed control methods, herbicide resistance, air and water quality issues related to weed control practices, and the control of invasive weed species.

UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extend knowledge. Research activities are applied and mission‑oriented, focused on addressing challenges in our communities. Extension activities include individual farm consultations, presentations, workshops, short courses, field demonstrations, radio, webinars, fact sheets, policy briefs, newsletters, blogs, social media, and other outlets. Publications are expected in newsletters, popular press articles, curricula, conference proceedings, and peer‑reviewed journals.

Successful research and extension programs result in new information that improves knowledge or understanding, and eventual adoption of new skills or practices, changed attitudes or policies, and improved environmental, economic, or social conditions. UCCE Advisors are evaluated through an academic advancement system based on four criteria: extending knowledge; applied research and creative activity; professional competence and activity; and university and public service.

Location Headquarters:
This position will be based at the UC Cooperative Extension Office in Sonoma County, located at 133 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, California 95403.

The Advisor will serve Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.

The Advisor reports directly to the UC Cooperative Extension Area Director for Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties. This is not a remote position; the Advisor must be available to work onsite at the headquarters and travel to and be present in the other assigned counties. Specific expectations for maintaining office hours and fieldwork will be outlined by the supervisor upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  At the time of appointment, a minimum of a master's degree in weed science, plant science, agronomy, crop science, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience in weed management and research.
• Skills to design and implement a program that leads to positive changes and impact within the three counties served and beyond.
• Technical competence in experimental techniques.
• The ability to work with a diverse range of clientele.
• Must possess or obtain a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicators License (QAL) within the first year of appointment.
• Applicants must meet appointment criteria for the respective University of California academic title series per the UC Academic Personnel Manuals.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on the vehicle used are required. Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Applicants must have unrestricted and permanent work authorization in the United States.
• This is not a remote position.

Additional

Skills Required:

• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Technical competence and impact: understanding key concepts of crop production and pest management science.
• Communication: demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and information…