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Beef Herdsman

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Streeter, ND
Salary
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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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Position Description:
Central Grasslands Research Extension Center is seeking applications for Beef Herdsman. This is a full-time, benefited position to be located at Central Grasslands REC near Streeter, ND. The successful candidate would oversee the management of the center's beef research herd. The successful candidate will work closely with the center manager, center director, center scientists and collaborative researchers assisting with research projects in the areas of grazing management, ruminant nutrition, and reproductive management. These projects could be conducted in both confinement and rangeland settings. It is expected that the successful candidate will assist with daily chores and cattle management activities (including: feeding, calving, and other activities as assigned). The successful candidate will be expected to work with graduate and undergraduate students to ensure the successful completion of a variety of research projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science or closely related field
• 2 years of beef cattle experience
• Competency in beef production practices, including calving and herd health, of the northern Great Plains
• Pro-active, strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to work in collaboration with agricultural producers, university research and allied industry personnel
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, and able lift objects in excess of 100lbs
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrate an ability to operate mid to large size farm equipment
• Experience with management of employees
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of beef cattle nutrition
• Masters of Science degree in Animal Science or closely related field

Screening Date: 12/28/2018
Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Streeter, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  6. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Other Document 1


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NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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