Cattle Ranch Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Clay Center, NE
  • $20.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Position InformationPosition InformationWorking Title Cattle Ranch Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)
Department USMARC-0937
Requisition Number S_240397
Posting Open Date 05/02/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/17/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of WorkAt the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:· Vacation, sick, and holiday pay· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance· Retirement plans with university match· Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependentsWe are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. cattle, sheep, and swine industries.As a Cattle Ranch Supervisor, you will:
  • Provide a variety of basic to skilled agricultural duties to support research and production activities at an agricultural research facility in the beef livestock production area.
  • Be responsible for general care and husbandry for approximately 800-1200 cattle, maintenance of machinery and fences, assisting with pasture management, and the collection of research data.
  • Oversee daily health care, perform artificial insemination, palpation for pregnancy, and care during calving as needed.
  • Assist with or develop a grazing plan for the land area using a rotational grazing scheme.
  • Provide occasional supervision 1-4 employees.
Position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility, ability to travel between pastures and facilities is required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Within the livestock industry, this position may be referred to as a Cattle Barn Manager.At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace
We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency plus four years' experience with care and management of cattle required. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience with all aspects of cattle husbandry. Some examples include AI, palpation, morbidity ID, calving, and nutrition.
  • Must be able to operate and maintain livestock equipment and facilities.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are preferred, but not required.
  • Supervisory experience.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $20.00/hr minimum
How to ApplyClick on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contactPlease call Human Resources at 402-472-3101
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Clay Center, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please detail your experience working with cattle, include years of experience.(Open Ended Question) * * Please detail your experience with all aspects of cattle husbandry (ex: AI, palpation, morbidity ID, calving, and nutrition).(Open Ended Question) * * Please describe your experience maintaining livestock equipment and facilities.(Open Ended Question)Required DocumentsRequired Documents Optional Documents

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