Senior Agricultural Specialist - J. Phil Campbell REC
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S10049P
Working Title
Senior Agricultural Specialist - J. Phil Campbell REC
Department
CAES-Campbell Rsch & Ed Ctr
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website
https://www.caes.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Weekend/holiday schedule is required
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
03/09/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date
05/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. in Animal Science, appropriate years and experience will suffice
Position Summary
This is responsible professional and managerial work in planning, directing, and coordinating the overall activities of an Agricultural Experiment Station animal/field research laboratory. Work involves coordinating with the station superintendent the planning, organizing, and directing the day to day administration and managerial functions of a large animal and field research laboratory and supervising and participating in projects requiring the implementation of complex research procedures. Work is reviewed principally through the observation of results and periodic conferences with administrative superiors. PCARD
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Knowledge and skill of animal health, genetics, forages, and nutrition.
• Knowledge and skill in the daily operations of a large beef cattle herd including feeds, feeding, breeding, calving, herd health, and conservation pasture management.
• Knowledge of crop plant pests, such as weeds, insects, and diseases as well as proper pesticide safety and usage.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and disposal.
• Knowledge of soil fertility and testing.
• Knowledge of up-to-date crop management technology.
• Knowledge of plant and soil science research methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of whole farm systems research.
• Skill in farm equipment, materials, and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of microbiology.
• Knowledge of budget management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with many independent research scientists, technicians, graduate students, and administrators, knowledge of row-crop farm, private pesticide applicators license.
Physical Demands
• Work is carried out in inclement weather using large agricultural equipment and lifting over 100 pounds routinely.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Weekend/holiday schedule.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?
Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• This position has primary responsibility for the JPCREC beef cattle research herd.
• This herd consists of 200+ Angus and Angus X brood cows, yearling calves and multiple bulls.
• The herd is essentially a commercial cow-calf herd with retained yearling calves that are marketed each spring.
• The cattle herd's primary responsibility is to support the research and teaching missions of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
• The Senior Ag. Specialist is expected to manage all aspects of planning, management and animal husbandry related to this herd including but not limited to: planning the breeding season, managing our calving season, artificial insemination, timed-AI protocols, replacement heifer selection, sire selection, routine vaccinations, pregnancy checking, weaning, ration development and feeding of yearling steers and heifers, etc.
• In performing these tasks, the Senior Ag. Specialist is expected to work closely with the station superintendent, who has primary responsibility for the Research and Education Center, to ensure that the management of the cattle herd is aligned strategically with the center's mission.
• The Senior Ag. Specialist is expected to demonstrate a spirit of cooperation and service, and is expected display excellent communication skills when dealing with other REC staff members as well as when dealing with faculty/staff/students whose research and/or teaching projects the center is supporting.
• The Senior Ag. Specialist must be adept at keeping accurate and up to date records of the herd and be proficient in Excel, Word, email, etc.
Percentage of time
65
Duties/Responsibilities
• This position is responsible for all aspects of pasture and hayfield management at the center; including but not limited to the production and making of dry hay and baleage, pasture and hayfield fertility, weed management in pastures and hayfields, developing and implementing grazing strategies in an effort to make the most efficient use of the available forage.
• In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Ag. Specialist is responsible for the regular maintenance/repair, etc. of our system of interior and perimeter fences as they relate to the safety and security of our animals.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
• The Senior Ag. Specialist will be expected to provide effective leadership to full-time staff, part-time staff and temporary student workers that are currently employed to assist him/her with their regular duties.
• When possible, the Senior Ag. Specialist will be expected to offer assistance to others in other areas of the farm when needed i.e. support row-crop operations during harvest, etc.
Percentage of time
10
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open