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University of Idaho
Assistant Manager, Dairy Center
Location: Moscow
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $27.31 per hour or higher depending on experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's of Science degree
- Experience with maintenance and operation of livestock protection equipment
- Experience with computerized record keeping
- Maintaining records and managing budgets
- Working and communicating with various audiences verbally and in writing
- Handling large animals
- Supervising and training others
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S degree in Dairy or Animal Science or related field
- 2 years' experience with dairy livestock
- Experience with basic research principles
- Experience and interest in research involving aspects of dairy, beef or sheep management, health & nutrition
- Working knowledge of sanitation procedures necessary in livestock care
- Knowledge of safety practices necessary in handling animals, farm equipment, and vehicles
- Experience in operation of a skid-steer loader, and loading & towing of livestock trailers
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004596P
Posting Date: 09/23/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
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.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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