Writer Editor 3, Davis, CA (Flexible Location) - Job ID 82119

Internal to ANR employees only.

Department Summary:

The Statewide IPM Program is a part of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The unit administers a program in integrated pest management research and extension, including a team of Cooperative Extension Advisors, an Urban and Community IPM team, a Communications team, an IT/Production team, and Pesticide Safety Education Program. The Program supports research and extension in agricultural and urban IPM. The IT unit manages thousands of web pages with IPM information; several pest-management-related databases, and interactive IPM decision-support tools. To learn more about the UC IPM please visit our website at http://ipm.ucanr.edu.

Position Summary:

This position is part of the UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM) Communications Team, which works closely with other units in UC IPM, including the Urban and Community IPM team, Pesticide Safety and Education Program, and IT/Production Team. Working with UC ANR, industry, and agency experts, the Writer Editor develops and produces a wide range of informational products about integrated pest management (IPM) for pest management practitioners across California. These products are distributed in print or online and are prepared as part of a series or as stand-alone products.

Under the direction of the Content Development Supervisor, the employee will write, edit, review, and coordinate the development and production of IPM extension publications, multimedia communication products, and web-based tools. The Writer Editor 3 will also write clear, accurate content explaining IPM strategies based on expert input, select appropriate visuals to describe IPM methods, organize and facilitate meetings with stakeholders, coordinate expert reviews and evaluate project products, and travel occasionally throughout the state to participate in training events and collaborate with subject matter experts.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Home Office Location - The selected candidate may choose a location at one of the UCCE County Offices across the state (https://ucanr.edu/counties), contingent upon space availability and approval of the County Director.

The home department is the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. While this position is normally based at Davis, CA (or the selected UCCE County Office location), 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: $66,500/year to $92,400/year (salary pay scale based on Davis location)

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 11/12/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough knowledge of biology.
• Experience in writing, editing, and proofreading documents for content appropriateness, logic, clarity, accuracy, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and ability to conform to the UC IPM style and format.
• Ability to understand and interpret research results and seek further information. Investigative skills to ask pertinent questions, absorb and discuss technical information in a broad range of subjects, and identify and review appropriate sources for specific information.
• Project management, organizational skills, problem recognition, conflict prevention and resolution abilities, and experience prioritizing tasks and effectively working on multiple projects without loss of accuracy.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, including active listening, to effectively interact with a diversity of people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Skills to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative manner to meet and exceed unit goals and provide input on the direction of the program.
• Ability to provide good customer service and respond productively to clientele (e.g., authors, cooperative extension specialists, advisors, UC IPM staff, and supervisors) needs.
• Proficiency operating computer, using MS Office, and image editing software such as the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Skills to evaluate scientific information for validity and applicability, detect data gaps, and resolve information conflicts. Skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. Ability to identify and analyze problems and possible alternatives for accomplishing tasks.
• Knowledge of plant biology and pest management sciences, including biology and management of arthropod, weed, pathogen, and vertebrate pests, and pesticide nomenclature, classification, and toxicology.
• Knowledge of California agriculture and natural resources.
• Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or web production and web-based collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, or Asana.
• Knowledge of resources for information related to pests and pest management.
• Experience editing and writing how-to publications on technical subjects for technical and general public end user audiences. Skill to summarize and communicate technical information.
• Experience executing a social media strategy and developing engaging content for social media platforms.
• Ability to respond constructively and openly to critiques and work with others to resolve conflicting viewpoints.
• Ability to identify opportunities to increase program access and participation in areas or populations that have not been historically well served. Ability to develop and implement outreach strategies that enhance awareness, trust, and long-term engagement across diverse communities.
• Skill to take and edit digital photographs and videos.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested. Travel occasionally throughout the state.
• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• 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 of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• 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.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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