Associate in Extension, WRRC

Associate in Extension, WRRC Posting Number req21375 Department Water Resources Resrch Ctr-Ext Department Website Link https://wrrc.arizona.edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Arizona is seeking applicants for an Associate in Extension. This candidate will work as a neutral third party for local, state, nonprofit, and federal partners to assist with the development of flexible and innovative approaches to water resources planning. The candidate will perform research and stakeholder engagement activities to help identify solutions that strengthen local economies while supporting the natural resources that contribute to quality of life. The candidate will communicate research and project results via written reports, oral presentations at conferences, and meetings. The candidate will pursue grant funding to support research and program work. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement: identify stakeholders pertinent to water resource planning; coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops; develop agendas; take and publish meeting minutes; track action items to completion. Research: work with cross-functional teams to develop questions for research; perform literature reviews, interviews, analyses, and in-field data collection; compile, analyze, and interpret data and literature to prepare reports and presentations answering research questions; document methods for improvement and broader implementation. Grants: identify funding opportunities applicable to research questions and WRRC mission; develop partnerships to apply for funding; generate grant proposals; develop budgets and scopes of work. Project Management: develop implementation plans from awarded proposals; track budget and schedule performance of projects; communicate project progress to stakeholders; perform risk management activities; complete contractual reporting requirements; supervise staff and graduate students that provide operational support to projects. General Support: Coordinating internally with WRRC personnel and participating in WRRC meetings and programs as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of technical and policy dimensions of water topics in Arizona, including Colorado River issues, Central Arizona Project, Groundwater Management Act, rural water issues, conjunctive management of surface and groundwater, hydrology, watershed management, water quality. Ability to work with minimal supervision and present and communicate complex ideas to audiences ranging from laypersons to subject matter experts. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in water resources or related field or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with data analysis and visualization, including the use of GIS, maps, and online data platforms to perform these tasks is preferred. Experience supervising full and part time staff preferred. Experience with project management and grant writing. Master's Degree in water resources or related field. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Agriculture and Extension Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 7 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. 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Grade Range Minimum $53039 Grade Range Midpoint $66299 Grade Range Maximum $79558 Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Extension Job Function Agriculture & Extension Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 1/21/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Jamie McEvoy jmcevoyarizona.edu Open Date 12/5/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant This position will remain open until filled. Applicant review will start on December 19, 2024 with a desired start date of January 21, 2025. Please include a one writing sample that demonstrates the communication of complex ideas to a diverse audience and one writing sample that includes maps or other visualizations that demonstrate technical skill in explaning complex topics. 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