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Small Ruminant Specialist

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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
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Job Description

Posting Number

PG194087SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Small Ruminant Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range

$45,454-$50,000

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7am - 4pm with on-call

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

CVM Teaching Animal Unit

About the Department

The mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is to enhance animal and human health and well-being through veterinarians, education, and advanced training and provide leadership in veterinary care and outreach through interdisciplinary partnerships. The Teaching Animal Unit (TAU) is a dynamic teaching institution for veterinary students in all four years of the veterinary curriculum that includes experiences with swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses, and beef/dairy cattle. The TAU aims to provide realistic opportunities for veterinary students to learn the relationship between husbandry, production management, economics, and veterinary medicine. This live animal farming enterprise strives to function as compatible with a financially viable agricultural enterprise by emphasizing current best management practices for an environmentally enriched, animal welfare-friendly operation. This student exposure is accomplished annually by providing live animal educational training for seven senior 2-week clinical rotations, six 1-week selective courses, and over 150 teaching laboratories.

Essential Job Duties

The Small Ruminant Specialist will:

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.

These duties aim to ensure the effective and safe management of the small ruminant unit while contributing to the education and training of veterinary students and staff.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

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 Drivers’ license.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

06/27/2024

Earliest 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.)

07/04/2024

Special Instructions

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number

00043330

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Research Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

$ 45,454 - $ 109,409

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN08

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Department Id

191602 - CVM Teaching Animal Unit

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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