Animal Science Farm Lead-FRS/ADS Alapaha

About the role

The University of Georgia is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its employees and students. As an essential function of this position, the successful candidate will be required to hold and maintain Beef Quality Assurance certifications and a valid Georgia Pesticide Applicators license. If the successful candidate does not hold these certifications/licenses by their hire date, they will be required to acquire all Beef Quality Assurance certifications within 6 months and a Georgia Pesticide Applicators license within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Farm Management and Research Support
• Coordinate with team to cover feeding and routine animal care on scheduled weekends and on holidays.
• Build and repair fences, grow forage crops, and care for animals involved in research trials.
• Curate records such as fertilizer and crop protection applications, vaccinations, and irrigation events.
• Transport, work, load, and unload animals.
• Maintain, prepare, and clean the beef and metabolism barns.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and appearance of the farm, animal handling facilities, and agricultural machinery.
• Routine Animal Care
• Provide day-to-day care and observation of livestock.
• Provide immediate corrective action when animal health is in jeopardy.
• Maintain up-to-date health records for livestock.
• Maintain and provide routine vaccination, deworming, and health programs.
• Miscellaneous
• Provide effective communication within and outside of the UGA system.
• Cookordinate with supervisor in planning farm visits by stakeholders.
• Comply with all UGA/USG policies, including record keeping, timekeeping, training, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

Knowledge of forage and row-crop management practices, including establishment, maintenance, and harvesting. Ability to maintain the necessary research and beef management records as specified by the Animal Science Sr. Farm Manager and Research Scientists. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to utilize digital recordkeeping programs, texting, and email. Ability to acquire all Beef Quality Assurance certifications and a Georgia Pesticide Applicators license.

Skills

Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 75 pounds. Work in environmental extremes and outdoor conditions. Work varied schedules according to the needs of the farm, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure safety/maintenance of the livestock and forages. Driving as needed to perform duties.

Physical Demands

• Lift, push, and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Work in environmental extremes and outdoor conditions.
• Work varied schedules according to the needs of the farm, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure safety/maintenance of the livestock and forages.
• Drive as needed to perform duties.

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?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

Yes

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

• Recruitment Contact Name: Andy Carter
• Recruitment Contact Email: andyc@uga.edu