- Author: Bradley Hanson
We're in the final stages of preparation for Weed Day 2023 at UC Davis next week (June 21).
After a three-year hiatus, we're excited to once again host the 64th edition of this long-running event. With a post-pandemic fresh start, we decided to move the date a few weeks earlier than our historical timing but still have a good mix of herbicide performance and safety studies, non-chemical weed control research, and research overviews on some key weed topics in California.
I'm looking forward to the demonstrations, data, and networking with weed science colleagues from around the state. Registration for the event will remain open until we hit our cap.
Weed Day 2023 link :: https://wric.ucdavis.edu/events/weed_day_2023.html
- Author: Bradley Hanson
- Author: Trina Kleist
(excerpted from an obituary prepared by Trina Kleist from the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences)
Albert Fischer, a professor emeritus of weed ecophysiology in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, was recently named recipient of the Outstanding International Achievement Award by the International Weed Science Society.
Shortly after the award was announced, Fischer passed away on Nov. 22 in Davis, Calif. He was 72. Former student Whitney Brim-DeForest accepted the award on Fischer's behalf at the society's quadrennial meeting Dec. 8 in Bangkok.
Born in Montevideo, Fischer earned his bachelor's degree in crop science and animal husbandry from the University of the Republic of Uruguay; and his master of science and Ph.D. from Oregon State University in crop science. He had a lifelong passion for ending hunger in developing countries and collaborated extensively with colleagues around the world.
He started his career in weed research and extension at the Plant Protection Center, Uruguay, in 1975. He was a professor at the Autonomous University of Chapingo, Mexico, from 1979 to 1981. He was a rice and weed physiologist at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Cali, Colombia, from 1989 to 1996. During that time, he also was a visiting weed biologist at North Dakota State University, Fargo.
Fischer joined the faculty at UC Davis in 1997 and spent his time there specializing in weed ecology, competition of weeds in rice and integrated weed management until his retirement in 2016. During that period, he mentored more than 15 graduate students and six postdoctoral researchers, and he hosted short-and long-term visiting scholars from many countries. Fischer and his colleagues published more than 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals and more than 300 non-refereed scientific documents, reports, and presentations at scientific meetings. His writings were mostly in the areas of weed physiology and management.
His research and scientific service were highly regarded, both in California and internationally. He held the Melvin D. Androus Professorship for weed research in rice for most of his career. In 2017, the Cooperative Rice Research Foundation awarded him the Marlin Brandon California Rice Industry Award for his impact on weed management. His peers elected him vice-president of the IWSS, which he served as president in 2014. His students and colleagues remember him as a good scientist and collaborator, an outstanding mentor, and a man of sharp wit and humor.
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The UC Weed Science group is saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague. He was a respected weed scientist and a good man. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
-Brad
- Author: Bradley Hanson
Great opportunity to join the UC cooperative extension as a weed science farm advisor!
In addition to the Orchard Systems and Weed Ecology Advisor position in Colusa County posted last month (and open until November 30th) (link HERE), UC ANR just posted another Weed Ecology position to be headquartered in Tulare County.
The San Joaquin Valley position is a "Weed Ecology and Management Advisor" with the assignment to develop an innovative extension education and applied research program to address issues related to weed management for cropping systems and non-crop settings of the southern San Joaquin Valley, including Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
I've attached the position vacancy announcement below this post and you can directly link to the RECRUIT site at https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00163 (or you can search for position #22-45). or this link: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2349
Closing date is December 12, 2022.
We've had a few key retirements from the UC weed science group in that region in recent years and this is a great opportunity for a weed scientist to jump in and develop a key program for the area and serve as a key link among crop-focused advisors, campus-based specialists, and the agricultural industry in California.
PVA 22-45
- Posted by: Gale Perez
ANNOUNCEMENT for four GS-0401-11/12 Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species Coordinator positions with the National Wildlife Refuge System in the Western United States. Two of the four positions are here in Region 8 (CA and NV):
- IPM Coordinator - duty station: Klamath Basin NWRC
- Invasive Species Coordinator - potential duty stations: Pacific Southwest Regional Office – Sacramento, CA; San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters – Newark, CA; San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters, Chula Vista CA; Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters, Las Vegas NV.
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TO APPLY
There are two separate announcements:
- This job announcement is open to the public: R10-20-10909897-CL-DE
- This merit promotion announcement is open to federal employees: R10-20-10909898-CL-MP
Apply by September 22, 2020.
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The four vacancies will be filled in these listed locations:
- Vacancy #1:The Natural Resources Specialist —stationed in either Sacramento, CA; Fremont, CA; Chula Vista, CA; or Las Vegas, NV— will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator for national wildlife refuges in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin in Oregon. The incumbent will work closely with refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters.
- Vacancy #2:The Natural Resource Specialist —stationed at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, CA— will serve as the Integrated Pest Management Specialist and Farming Program Manager for the Complex. The incumbent will oversee the Complex IPM program, coordinate farming on Refuge lands with local producers, and serve the Regional Pesticide Use Proposal Coordinator. The Klamath Basin is situated between the Cascade Range and Great Basin sage steppe, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living.
- Vacancy #3:The Natural Resources Specialist —stationed in Portland, OR— will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator and Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the Columbia-Pacific Northwest and Pacific Islands Regions which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and U.S. Minor Outlying Islands. The incumbent will work closely with regional and refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters.
- Vacancy #4:The Natural Resources Specialist —stationed in one of the following locations: Great Falls, MT; Lewistown, MT; Pingree, ND; or Coleharbor, ND —will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Interior Regions 5 & 7 which includes Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The incumbent will work closely with refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters.
- Posted by: Gale Perez
Salary: $6,878.62 - $7,668.37 Monthly
Location: Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hrs)
Division: Acquisition, Stewardship, & Development
Job Number: 20-LC-01
Closing: 1/24/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
For more information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ebparks/jobs/2653069/vegetation-ecologist-ii?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The Position
(NOTE: the title and job description for this classification are currently under review and
subject to change.)
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. Established in 1934, the Park District is the oldest and largest regional park system in the United States, managing over 125,000 acres of parkland within 73 regional parks, and encompassing over 1,300 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature learning.
Vacancy Situation: The Park District currently has two (2) immediate vacancies located in the Integrated Pest Management Unit and the Wildland Vegetation Management Unit of the Acquisition, Stewardship and Development (ASD) Division. Both positions work out of the Administrative Headquarters in Oakland, CA (2950 Peralta Oaks Court). The hiring pools established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and any additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Integrated Pest Management Unit:
Under general supervision of the IPM Specialist, the incumbent will support the Environmental Services unit in initiating and providing training to Park Staff on vegetation management programs to support public health, fire safety, recreation, healthy forests and habitat restoration.
Wildland Vegetation Management Unit:
Under general supervision of the Wildland Vegetation Program Manager, the incumbent will support Wildland Vegetation and Environmental Services programs by monitoring, analyzing, researching, and coordinating natural resource protection through the scientific application of the principles and practices of Vegetation and Range Management to enhance and protect populations of plants, including those listed by the State and Federal government as Rare, Threatened or Endangered, and manage a livestock grazing program in support of a broader vegetation management plan.
Class Characteristics: Resource Analyst II is the journey level class of this series. This class is distinguished from the Resource Analyst I level of this series by the complexity of duties performed and the degree of independence to make decisions in non-routine circumstances. This class may also have intermittent lead responsibility over the Resource Analyst I.
We're looking for Individuals Who:
- Possess knowledge of native and non-native plant species located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area;
- Are excited to contribute as members of newly formed, dynamic teams;
- Work cooperatively with others inside and outside the organization to accomplish work goals;
- Contribute fresh ideas and demonstrate a sincere positive attitude towards getting things done and tackling challenges;
- Have strong written and oral communication skills; and
- Keep up-to-date on current industry research and technology.
A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job:
- You'll be performing meaningful and valued work connected to our organizational mission;
- You'll be faced with exciting challenges requiring you to use logic and technical knowledge;
- We offer great benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, free parking and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS);
- We offer 13.5 paid holidays; and
- 2.5% COLA due 4/1/2020.
Our Values:
- Respect: We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward.
- Resilience: We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
- Relationships: Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness: We communicate openly, honestly and reliably.
- Transparency: We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
Essential Functions
- Assists Wildland Vegetation Program Manager or program administrator with a variety of projects or assignments;
- Performs research, provides analysis, collects data, conducts field and resource assessments, makes recommendations;
- Maintains records, logs;
- Prepares reports and writes correspondence;
- Assesses District projects, consults with regulatory agencies, and obtains legally binding State and Federal Permits, biological opinions, and/or authorizations for District projects;
- Ensures environmental compliance by serving as the lead monitor on construction projects;
- Provides input and field site assessments to guide the implementation of wildland fuel reduction projects in order to protect species of concern and listed species;
- Coordinates with other District departments, contractors, and outside agencies to perform biological monitoring and resource assessments in order to obtain regulatory permits and provide other resource related services;
- Reviews and/or assists with development of policies, guidelines;
- Monitors budget, tracks expenditures;
- Attends meetings, represents District, makes presentations;
- When performing assigned projects, determines the methodology to be used to develop and implement vegetation management recommendations and holds the main responsibility for the advancement of the project; and
- This position may serve in lieu of the Manager, and by delegation of entire projects that would otherwise fall to the Manager. When serving "in lieu of", this position operates with the full authority of the Manager. Projects can include other areas of natural resources such as integrated pest management, fisheries, wildlife and/or water.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with major work in the field of vegetation or range management or related field; and
Experience: Three years of experience performing complex research or work in vegetation management orAN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
For more information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ebparks/jobs/2653069/vegetation-ecologist-ii?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs