Responsibilities
Function as a resource for other Extension personnel and statewide stakeholders for information and recommendations related to urban wildlife management, wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, and similar related topics
Design, develop and deliver educational programming to assist natural resource agency personnel, city and state managers, and local communities
Develop new core curriculum materials for use by other Extension Agents and Specialists; serve as a mentor for Extension Agents and Specialists and participate fully in Extension programs
Conduct and publish Extension-related research
Develop a positive working relationship with USU research faculty, particularly those that work with urban wildlife management, wildlife damage management, and human-wildlife conflicts
Track trends, initiatives, and developments in human-wildlife interactions
Develop an undergraduate level course in the topic of urban wildlife management, wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts or similar topic, to be taught once per year
Participate with local, state, and federal resource agencies and NGOs on advisory councils and committees, and serve on Department, College, and University committees
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree in wildlife ecology, wildlife management, human-wildlife conflicts, urban wildlife ecology, or related field
Experience in, and desire to work with, diverse populations of learners and stakeholders
Experience in organizing, developing, and delivering public presentations, events, and/or other informational and educational activities to a diverse audience
Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials. Ability to travel extensively to statewide locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with outreach program development, delivery, and impact assessment related to urban wildlife management, wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, and similar related topics
Demonstrated ability to develop an externally-funded extension program meeting the needs of stakeholders (e.g. landowners, and county-, state- and federal-level agencies)
Basic knowledge of western United States wildlife management, human-wildlife conflicts, and related issues.
Experience with populations that are underrepresented in natural resource professions and in the general public
Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research in a natural resource management context
Demonstrated interest in community-engaged research and/or research outreach
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Extension Statement that describes outreach and education experience, and future interests (3-page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application