Livestock Worker 2

Are you familiar with working with various types of livestock, including hogs, cattle, sheep, and goats? We are currently looking for a talented and dedicated individual to join our team as a Livestock Worker 2. In this position, you will play a critical role in providing a high level of care for animals at the Livestock Evaluation Center (LEC). If you find this opportunity thrilling and would like to be a part of our team, we strongly encourage you to apply today!

The Livestock Evaluation Center is a central livestock testing station with shared direction from the PA Department of Agriculture, Penn State University, and respective species and breed associations within the state. The focus of the LEC is to conduct standard, unbiased feeding and management tests, on either individuals or sire groups, within the four major species of meat animals (beef, swine, sheep, and meat goats) to measure genetic differences. This work provides a standard protocol to test bulls, rams, and boars for economically important traits that can be used to enhance the commercial livestock industry of Pennsylvania and ultimately to provide consumers with wholesome, consistently high quality products at an affordable price.

In this role, you will provide daily care of animals involved in PA's Performance Testing Programs. This includes feeding, bedding, cleaning pens, and operation of essential equipment for task. You will also assist with collecting data for the various testing programs and provide normal maintenance to facility and grounds and equipment. Duties also include providing specific animal housing services to parties renting the facility and professional interaction with the public. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work Schedule:
  • Week 1: Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM; Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch.
    
  • Week 2: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of practical experience in general farming work or animal custody work including either lead work experience or experience in the operation of complicated farm machinery and equipment; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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