Manager, Herd

Position Details

Requisition Number

S525P

Home Org Name

Animal Health Research (Orgn: 139001)

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Manager, Herd

Job Class Code

GA09

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Performs duties associated with livestock management in support of an animal science research program.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include cares for research herds which include feeding, watering, administering medication, transporting, calving, tagging, and weighing cattle, and similar tasks. Assist with marketing and purchasing of animals when needed. Collects research data on livestock to include documenting weight, heights, and other critical research factors. Cares for animals which includes feedings, watering, administering medication and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and other defined criteria. Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but not limited to) machinery, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, equipment, processing facilities and facility grounds. May assist in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research. May handle pesticides, herbicides, and hazardous chemicals on a team or alone. May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. Supervisory responsibilities for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training and evaluating and making other employment decisions. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Education Level

High school diploma or equipvalent

Field of Study

Years of Experience

5 years of experience.

Area of Experience

Experience in the management and overseeing of animal herds

Familiarity with computerized record keeping; additional years of administrative experience; familiarity with food animal nutrition, reproduction, and medical care; experience in forage production and harvesting; experience in organized personnel training programs; ability to operate and maintain standard farm machinery; experience assisting researchers in design and conduct of research.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and/or skill to perform a limited variety of simple, repetitive tasks related to livestock management and farming operations. Candidate needs to have knowledge of daily operations of a farm and animal maintenance care.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Possession of a valid drivers license, ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions and some positions may require a Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ).

Desired Qualifications

Must have good time management skills as certain aspects of projects require work done in a timely manner. Must be able to work well with others, team player. This position requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stopping, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and may be up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Salary Grade

26

Salary Range

$31,300 - $52,100

Job Category

Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

7:00 am - 3:30 pm with occasional weekends and holidays.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

12/09/2020

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Other
3. Other Documentation
4. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
   • AU Employment website
   • Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • Newspaper
   • Professional Journal
   • Listserv
   • HR email
   • Social Media
   • State Employment Service
   • Walk-in
   • Other
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.
   • Not a current Auburn employee
   • Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
   • Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
3. * Do you have 5 years of experience in the management and overseeing of animal herds OR a degree to use in lieu of some years of experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?
   • Yes
   • No