Museum Scientist
Applications are open for a full time Assistant Director at University of California Riverside's James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Position Name: Museum Scientist
Job Number: 25644521
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Recruitment #25644521
Under the general direction of the Reserve Director (also known as a Reserve Manager), assists with daily operational aspects of the Reserve Sites; James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and Oasis de Los Osos, including administration and user management, building and vehicle maintenance, facilities and information systems, database management, museum collections, public outreach activities, and research and educational programs.
Education Requirements
Graduation with BS degree with specialization in biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field and one year experience, and curatorial work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education
M.S. degree in biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field.
Experience Requirement
Proven experience in collecting, analyzing and publishing scientific data. Working knowledge of statistical software. Computer experience with word processor, spreadsheet and database operating systems and commonly used office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, Internet, email).
Preferred Experience
- Basic understanding and experience in trail construction and maintenance
- Computer knowledge and experience to develop and manage Reserve website
- Previous experience in reserves management
- Previous budgetary analysis experience
Minimum Requirements
- Basic understanding of state and federal agencies and regulatory policies that apply to research and land management issues. Ability to learn names of plants, animals, geological formations, places and basic natural history of area surrounding the reserves. Knowledge of management of museum data collections.
- Demonstrated abilities in writing for basic science and general subjects (e.g., articles, letters, brochures).
- Must be able to work independently with little direction. Ability to guide volunteers and others in reserve work.
- Must have a valid driver's license, and must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles, and tractors.
- Ability to perform work outside, under adverse weather conditions. Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, fencing, roads and physical plant. Able to stay overnight at reserve site when necessary. Must be able to operate and/or willing to operate all kinds of equipment needed to perform duties.
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Skills in interpersonal communication and oral presentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- General knowledge of, or willingness to learn, alternative technologies (e.g. solar power)
Vaccination Requirements:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.