Small Ruminant Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194087SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Small Ruminant SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$45,454-$50,000Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7am - 4pm with on-callJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching Animal UnitAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- Independently Manage the Small Ruminant Unit:
- Oversee all aspects of health and facilities management.
- Ensure adherence to and development of EH&S and employee safety programs.
- Protect and promote the health and welfare of the animals within the unit.
- Collaborate on Curriculum Development:
- Work with faculty and staff to create and implement courses for veterinary students.
- Train other TAU technicians on the operations and functions of the small ruminant unit.
- Support Cross-Functional Operations:
- Acquire cross-training to support the operations and teaching mandates of other TAU species units.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of Small Ruminant health and management
- Good knowledge of same in other large and food animal species
- Ability to safely operate farm equipment- (tractors and manure spreader)
- Ability to lift 50-70 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations, hay bales consecutively during hay season
- Ability to work in inclement weather and to physically work with and move large farm animals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties.
- Prefer knowledge and experience of small ruminant management.
- Prefer knowledge and experience of other large animal species.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
06/27/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
07/04/2024Special Instructions
Position Number
00043330Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 45,454 - $ 109,409Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
191602 - CVM Teaching Animal UnitAA/EEO
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