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Senior Rangeland Ecologist - Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences
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Position Number: 3020761
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Human Resources

Senior Rangeland Ecologist - Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

R0130221
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Senior Rangeland Ecologist for The Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences. This position's primary responsibility is assisting with field data collection, serving as field crew lead of experimental studies for multi-disciplinary rangeland ecology research projects and collection of data and samples from those studies. The position also has the responsibility of processing remote sensing data and building basic GIS projects in ArcGIS/QGIS and in R. Additional projects may include the development of state-and-transition models for Great Basin rangelands, investigation of the ecological dynamics associated with disturbance, landscape ecological modeling, targeted grazing, post-fire rehabilitation projects and riparian ecology and restoration research. This position reports to the Principal Investigator (PI) on the projects within the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary, and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS). The Senior Rangeland Ecologist delegates and supervises the work of the Rangeland Ecologist and student field technicians gathering data. In addition, this position assists with grant writing, experimental design, and statistical analysis of research data.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience or a Master's Degree and one year of related work experience. Related experience: Rangeland ecology and management, environmental science, natural resource science, plant ecology, field sampling in remote locations, plant identification, transect knowledge and collection methods for both vegetation and soils, demonstrated ability with GIS and statistical software or a related area.

Certification and Licensure

Must have a valid Nevada State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within required time period, in order to drive a State vehicle.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

This position requires working a variable work schedule with some nights or weekends based on research needs.

Travel within assigned areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a current FAA Section 107 sUAS Commercial Pilot License, or the ability to obtain licensing with 30 days of hire are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with experience in R or Python programming languages are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with experience driving a 4WD vehicle with a manual transmission are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

"I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 15.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future" - Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance and long-term disability - Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grant-in-Aid

Department Information

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences is to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation while meeting the needs of the citizens of the State of Nevada and the Nation. This mission is accomplished by the following: Provide strong educational programs in the disciplines of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences and Rangeland Ecology and Management at the undergraduate, graduate and internship levels. Train students to meet state and national needs by increasing the work force of agriculturalists and animal healthcare professionals. Conduct innovative research in the departmental disciplines providing local, national and global impact. Address critical issues identified by the citizens of the State of Nevada through continued teaching, scholarly activities and service.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Senior-Rangeland-Ecologist---Agriculture--Veterinary---Rangeland-Sciences_R0130221-1

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.