Posting Number | S09937P |
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Working Title | Tifton Animal Science Farm Manager-FRS/ADS Tifton |
Department | CAES-Tifton Campus |
About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department | In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community. Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia. In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study. |
College/Unit/Department website | http://www.caes.uga.edu/campuses/tifton/about/administrative-offices/field-research-services.html |
Posting Type | External |
Retirement Plan | TRS or ORP |
Employment Type | Employee |
Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time | Full Time |
Work Schedule | |
Additional Schedule Information | Schedule will be determined by supervisor |
Advertised Salary | Commensurate with education, experience and training |
Posting Date | 02/17/2023 |
Open until filled | Yes |
Closing Date | |
Proposed Starting Date | 04/01/2023 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is located in Tifton, GA, which is approximately 200 miles southwest of Athens, Georgia, 200 miles south of Atlanta, GA and approximately 70 miles north of the Florida line. |
Location of Vacancy | Tifton Area |
EEO Policy Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Classification Title | Agriculture/Forestry Professional |
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FLSA | Exempt |
FTE | 1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications | Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary | This incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and management at the Tifton Animal Science Farm and supervising full-time and temporary farm staff. Responsibilities include working cooperatively with the FRS Superintendent, ADS Senior Farm Manager and faculty in planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and completing tasks associated with daily operations. Research activities on the farm include small plot to large-scale field trials and animal feeding and grazing trials. This employee will be accountable for promoting the image of the University by maintaining the herd and farm in a neat and attractive manner. Supervisory activities will include training, evaluation, and scheduling work; implementing protocols to ensure proper animal care and health; maintaining animal and forage production; procuring feed ingredients, supplies, and equipment; and supporting research, extension, and instruction activities. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate technical competencies with seedbed preparation, planting, management, and harvest of forage crops. Furthermore, as an essential function of this position, the successful candidate will be required to hold and maintain Beef Quality Assurance certifications, a valid Georgia Pesticide Applicators license, and a Class A CDL 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, a Georgia Pesticide Applicators license within 3 months, and a Class A CDL license within 12 months from their start date of hire. *The College will provide the successful candidate with full-tuition support and flextime towards their obtainment of a Class A CDL license, which is offered through Southern Regional Technical College. Please go to https://southernregional.edu/college-catalog/current/programs/commercial-truck-driving for more information about the program, application process, and requirements. |
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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? | Yes |
Does this position require a P-Card? | Yes |
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | Yes |
Credit and P-Card policy | Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. |
Background Investigation Policy | Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities | Provides oversight and direction to Farm staff, operations, and research programs:
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Percentage of time | 60 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Routine Animal Care:
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Percentage of time | 30 |
Duties/Responsibilities | General:
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Percentage of time | 10 |