Assistant Director of the James Reserves in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37530348
Category Science and Research
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Natural Reserves
Location Riverside County
Salary $68,466 - $110,142
Date Posted September 11, 2026
Application Deadline September 25, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
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. This job requires generally 30% working outdoors and may change depending on the needs of the Reserve.The full salary range for the Assistant Director of the James Reserve is $32.79 - $52.75 hourly rate. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $32.79 - $41.58 hourly rate. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation with BS degree with specialization in biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field and one year experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. | Required |
| M.S. degree in biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Computer experience with word processor, spreadsheet and database operating systems and commonly used office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, Internet, email). | Required |
| Basic understanding and experience in trail construction and maintenance | Preferred |
| Computer knowledge and experience to develop and manage Reserve website | Preferred |
| Previous experience in personnel management | Preferred |
| Previous budgetary analysis experience | Preferred |
| Experience operating heavy equipment (e.g. snow plow, chain saw, tractor) | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Working outdoors in inclement weather | Required |
| 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. |
| Must be able to work independently with little direction. Ability to guide volunteers and others in reserve work. |
| Ability to perform work outside, under adverse weather conditions. Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, fencing, roads and physical plant, or willingness to learn. 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. |
| Must have a valid driver's license, and must be able to drive a bobcat tractor or be willing to learn. |
| Skills in interpersonal communication and oral presentation. |
| Must have the capacity to operate and work with heavy equipment. This includes 4WD vehicles, chain saw, and others as necessary |
| Demonstrated abilities in writing for basic science and general subjects (e .g., articles , letters , brochures). |
| General knowledge of, or willingness to learn, alternative technologies (e.g. solar power) |
| General knowledge of, or willingness to learn, network connectivity for Starlink and wifi |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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