Animal Science Farm Lead-FRS/ADS Alapaha

About the role

The University of Georgia is seeking an experienced Farmworker-Ranch II to join the Animal Science Farm Lead team at the Alapaha Range Grazing Station. This position will assist with forage production and implementation of research trials.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Commensurate with Experience.

Schedule

• Will include some weekends and holidays as needed to provide animal care.

Contact Information

Contact the Recruitment Contact for questions concerning this position or recruitment progression.

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