University of Idaho
Assistant Manager, Dairy Center
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, United States, 83843
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting NumberSP004596P
Position TitleAssistant Manager, Dairy Center
Division/CollegeCollege of Agricultural & Life Sciences
DepartmentPalouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr
LocationMoscow
Posting Context Statement
The dairy center helps to meet the teaching, research and outreach needs of the university as they relate to dairy cattle. Classes give students hands-on experience in cattle breeding, feeding and nutrition, handling, vaccinations, calving, milk marketing and other areas.
The dairy houses 100 milking cows and an equal number of young stock. Lactating cows are housed in locally produced compost-bedded free stalls. The herd is milked two times a day in a double six parabone-style parlor with a WestfaliaSurge metatron milking system.
Position Overview
The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Dairy Manager with all operations at the Palouse Research, Extension, and Education Center (PREEC) Dairy Center. The Assistant Manager ensures current SOP protocols are updated and adhered to for all dairy operation tasks toward appropriate animal care. The Assistant Manager also works with the Dairy Manager in assessing the dairy operations budgets and expenditures, ensuring expenditures are appropriate and accurate. Along with the Feed Manager, Animal Units Operations Manager of the PREEC, and the Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES), the Assistant Manager is responsible for maintaining a year end-balanced budget for the Dairy Center. The Assistant Manager will occasionally be asked to provide management relief at the UI Beef and Sheep Unit and assist with other PREEC activities.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/palouse-research-extension-and-education-center
Position Qualifications
Required ExperienceExperience with maintenance and operation of livestock protection equipmentExperience with computerized record keepingMaintaining records and managing budgetsWorking and communicating with various audiences verbally and in writingHandling large animalsSupervising and training othersRequired Education
Bachelor's of Science degreeRequired Other
Posses a valid driver's license and able to meet requirements for driving university owned vehiclesAbility to work flexible hoursAdditional Preferred
B.S degree in Dairy or Animal Science or related field2 years' experience with dairy livestockExperience with basic research principlesExperience and interest in research involving aspects of dairy, beef or sheep management, health & nutritionWorking knowledge of sanitation procedures necessary in livestock careKnowledge of safety practices necessary in handling animals, farm equipment, and vehiclesExperience in operation of a skid-steer loader, and loading & towing of livestock trailersPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions
Lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Degree RequirementListed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Employee CategoryClassified
Pay Range$27.31 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of AppointmentFiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.No
Posting Date09/23/2024
Closing Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by October 7, 2024, will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your " Letter of Qualification " must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Applicant Resourceshttps://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting NumberSP004596P
Position TitleAssistant Manager, Dairy Center
Division/CollegeCollege of Agricultural & Life Sciences
DepartmentPalouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr
LocationMoscow
Posting Context Statement
The dairy center helps to meet the teaching, research and outreach needs of the university as they relate to dairy cattle. Classes give students hands-on experience in cattle breeding, feeding and nutrition, handling, vaccinations, calving, milk marketing and other areas.
The dairy houses 100 milking cows and an equal number of young stock. Lactating cows are housed in locally produced compost-bedded free stalls. The herd is milked two times a day in a double six parabone-style parlor with a WestfaliaSurge metatron milking system.
Position Overview
The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Dairy Manager with all operations at the Palouse Research, Extension, and Education Center (PREEC) Dairy Center. The Assistant Manager ensures current SOP protocols are updated and adhered to for all dairy operation tasks toward appropriate animal care. The Assistant Manager also works with the Dairy Manager in assessing the dairy operations budgets and expenditures, ensuring expenditures are appropriate and accurate. Along with the Feed Manager, Animal Units Operations Manager of the PREEC, and the Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES), the Assistant Manager is responsible for maintaining a year end-balanced budget for the Dairy Center. The Assistant Manager will occasionally be asked to provide management relief at the UI Beef and Sheep Unit and assist with other PREEC activities.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/palouse-research-extension-and-education-center
Position Qualifications
Required ExperienceExperience with maintenance and operation of livestock protection equipmentExperience with computerized record keepingMaintaining records and managing budgetsWorking and communicating with various audiences verbally and in writingHandling large animalsSupervising and training othersRequired Education
Bachelor's of Science degreeRequired Other
Posses a valid driver's license and able to meet requirements for driving university owned vehiclesAbility to work flexible hoursAdditional Preferred
B.S degree in Dairy or Animal Science or related field2 years' experience with dairy livestockExperience with basic research principlesExperience and interest in research involving aspects of dairy, beef or sheep management, health & nutritionWorking knowledge of sanitation procedures necessary in livestock careKnowledge of safety practices necessary in handling animals, farm equipment, and vehiclesExperience in operation of a skid-steer loader, and loading & towing of livestock trailersPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions
Lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Degree RequirementListed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Employee CategoryClassified
Pay Range$27.31 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of AppointmentFiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.No
Posting Date09/23/2024
Closing Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by October 7, 2024, will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your " Letter of Qualification " must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Applicant Resourceshttps://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.