Animal Science Farm Operations Professional

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Schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

As an essential function of this position, the successful candidate will be required to hold and maintain Beef Quality Assurance certifications, a valid Georgia Pesticide Applicators license, and a Class A CDL license. If the successful candidate does not hold these certifications/licenses by their hire date, they will be required to acquire all Beef Quality Assurance certifications within 6 months, a Georgia Pesticide Applicators license within 3 months, and a Class A CDL license within 12 months from their start date of hire.

The college will provide the successful candidate with full-tuition support and flextime towards their obtainment of a Class A CDL license, which is offered through Southern Regional Technical College. Please go to https://southernregional.edu/college-catalog/current/programs/commercial-truck-driving for more information about the program, application process, and requirements.

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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

This position is responsible for providing leadership and management at the Tifton Animal Science Farm and supervising full-time and temporary farm staff. Responsibilities include working cooperatively with the FRS Superintendent, ADS Senior Farm Manager and faculty in planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and completing tasks associated with daily operations. Research activities on the farm include small plot to large-scale field trials and animal feeding and grazing trials. This employee will be accountable for promoting the image of the University by maintaining the herd and farm in a neat and attractive manner. Supervisory activities will include training, evaluation, and scheduling work; implementing protocols to ensure proper animal care and health; maintaining animal and forage production; procuring feed ingredients, supplies, and equipment; and supporting research, extension, and instruction activities.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.