Community Engagement and 4-H Youth Development Advisor (AP 22-04)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

County Locations: Fresno County, Kings County, Tulare County

Date Posted: January 30, 2025

Closing Date: March 17, 2025

Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Community Engagement and Development 4-H Youth Development Advisor for the serving Tulare, Fresno, and Kings counties. This position will create opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful civic engagement and community-based leadership experiences to prepare them to be effective public leaders. This position offers the opportunity to address multiple issues by creating youth voice and authentic opportunities to solve issues of interest and importance to youth, such as access to built and natural environments, creating welcoming community spaces for youth and environmental justice. This position is positively situated to integrate ANR's research and extension education efforts across communities to improve youth development across the region.

Location Headquarters: UCCE Tulare County, Tulare, CA

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Title of Position: Assistant General Manager

Agency Name: Colusa County Water District

Contact Name: Shelly Murphy 530-476-2669

E-mail Address: s.murphy@colcwd.com

INTRODUCTION
Colusa County Water District (CCWD) is seeking a well-organized, motivated, self-confident individual to fill a newly developed Assistant General Manager position that will help to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of water resources to farmers within our District. CCWD is located in Arbuckle, CA and serves 40,000+ acres of farmland under a Bureau water service contract.

POSITION
The Assistant General Manager is an exempt at-will position.  This new position holds an exciting and challenging role as a new member of the District’s Management Team.  With administrative direction from the General Manager, this position will provide direct and indirect oversight of Operations staff and ensure safe work practices are maintained, deadlines are met, and exceptional service quality and accuracy are sustained. The position requires a demonstrated ability of working successfully with staff, management, growers, landowners, Board-level committees, and other organizations & individuals.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under minimal direction the Assistant General Manager has management responsibility for planning, engineering, operations and maintenance, risk management, capital improvements, project management budgeting and purchasing, facilities and fleet maintenance and record keeping. Includes developing, implementing and maintaining District-wide goals, objectives, policies and procedures, work standards, internal controls and safety standards. Provides information systems support and assistance to District users of SCADA technology; acts as primary resource to District staff regarding software, hardware and computer networking systems.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major course work in engineering, irrigation technology, public administration or a closely related field, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public agency administration and/or engineering/project management. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $95,000-$110,000 DOE/DOQ

Health Benefits: Blue Shield of CA, Delta Dental and VSP (vision)

Retirement Benefits: Participates in Social Security & Medicare and contributes to a Sep IRA

 

TO APPLY, please submit resume online at:   

 

s.murphy@colcwd.com

Filing Deadline:
Open Until Filled

*Colusa County Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be performed on all candidates after they receive a conditional offer of employment.  Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the pre-employment process should contact: Shelly Murphy, General Manager at 530-476-2669.   The District will evaluate all requests for reasonable accommodation in the hiring process. 

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Full Time
Tracy, CA, US

Salary Range: $109,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

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Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor supervises the Plant’s electrical maintenance team, ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of the plant’s utilities and processing equipment and systems. This supervisor must have a strong background in industrial electrical power and controls systems and must demonstrate the ability to lead, train and develop the team troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the site’s electrical systems. Works together with the maintenance leadership team in scheduling, coordinating, and prioritizing resources in a manner that maximizes productivity while always maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads electricians by providing direction and support in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Leverages the use of the Plant’s CMMS tool (Dynaway) to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections and repairs.
• Plans and prioritizes maintenance activities to ensure timely completion and high standards of workmanship.
• Conducts regular inspections and audits of preventive maintenance conditions and work activities performed on electrical equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with electrical hand tools, test instruments, and PLC software (such as Studio 5000) to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Champions the Electrical training and development agenda for the electrical maintenance team members.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities such as after-action reviews and root cause failure analysis and assists in implementing corrective action plans.
• Administers performance coaching and progressive disciplinary actions if necessary to uphold company policies and working standards.
• Helps prepare, organize, and coordinate capital project work with internal resources and external electrical contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This position supervises the Plant’s electrical maintenance team. .

Minimum Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Prior supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems that includes the ability to troubleshoot associated power and controls.
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and PLC code.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Excellent leadership, planning, scheduling, and communication skills.

 Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, kneel; occasionally required to climb stairs. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position is a telework position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. Employee will be equipped with technology and receive a home office setup allowance. Our team connects via regular virtual meetings and maintains a strong sense of community through online collaboration tools.

 

County Location: San Bernardino County

Date Posted: September 19, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

 

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a Land Equity Project Manager (Project Policy Analyst 3). UC ANR coordinates a statewide network of researchers and educators in partnership with 58 counties that are dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental, youth, and health issues. Over 200 UC ANR UCCE academics conduct research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices in over 70 locations. Our mission is to bring the University of California directly to Californians through research, extension, and education programs that support:

• Sustainable, safe, and nutritious food production and delivery
• Economic success in a global economy
• A sustainable, healthy, and productive environment
• Science literacy and youth development for California's next generation of land managers

By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage especially with historically underrepresented communities in California, ensuring equal access to opportunity, land, resources, and healthy food within the UC system.

The Project Policy Analyst 3 will serve as a project manager for a state-funded grant and provide support for the principal investigator. As an administrative operations professional, the project manager will understand the UC systemwide practices, policies, and procedures. They will provide analytical support, service, and management of a climate smart project funded through a state agency.

Reporting Relationship: The Project Policy Analyst 3 will serve under the general, administrative, and programmatic guidance and supervision of the UCCE San Bernardino Land Equity Academic Coordinator II.

Counties of Responsibility: The Project Policy Analyst 3 will serve the eight counties in the Southern California region: Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, or Imperial Counties.

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed and ends two years from date of hire with the possibility of extension, if funding permits.

The home department is UCCE San Bernardino County. While this position normally is based in Highland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $64,300/year to $89,300/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10/28/2024.

UCANR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

 For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:  https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

 For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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