Tifton Animal Science Farm Manager-FRS/ADS Tifton
University of Georgia - Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223Work at University of Georgia
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link.Posting Details Posting Number: S09937PWorking Title: Tifton Animal Science Farm Manager-FRS/ADS TiftonDepartment: CAES-Tifton CampusLocation of Vacancy: Tifton AreaClassification Title: Agriculture/Forestry ProfessionalFLSA: ExemptFTE: 1.00Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.Position Summary This incumbent 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. This employee will be accountable for promoting the image of the University by maintaining the herd and farm in a neat and attractive manner.Duties/Responsibilities
Provides oversight and direction to Farm staff, operations, and research programs:This is a “working manager” role. Hands-on large animal care, farm operations, including field preparation, planting, and harvesting; and ongoing facilities and equipment maintenance.Works cooperatively with the senior management and directs Farm Paraprofessionals to coordinate activities, including forage and livestock production, waste management, irrigation, equipment repairs, animal biosecurity, and research.Communicates with faculty members and adheres to research protocols.Maintains electronic records, including but not limited to field operations, waste, herd management and P-card Works signoff and transaction logs.Routine Animal Care:Provides oversight of routine animal care, such as assessing animal health, administering routine vaccinations, effective treatment of sick/injured animals, and branding/tagging animals.General:Works with faculty to facilitate farm visits for industry, ranchers, classes, and field days.Complies with all UGA / USG policies, procedures, and training requirements.Contact Information For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Andy CarterRecruitment Contact Email: andyc@uga.eduApplicant Documents
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