Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Vacancy TypeSHRAIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoTime Limited?NoTime-Limited Appointment LengthTitleResearch TechnicianBand LevelJourneyWorking TitleTeaching Animal Unit, Farm Animal TechnicianSalary Range$31,200 - $66,122Anticipated Hiring Range$35,000- $39,788Salary Grade Equivalency60Position Number00103610Work Schedule8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday; on call every 5th weekDoes the regular and recurring schedule of this position result in the employee working more than ½ of their hours between 4 pm and 8 am? (Meal periods do not count).NoFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department191602 - CVM Teaching Animal UnitDepartmentCVM Teaching Animal UnitJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

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 purpose of the TAU is to provide realistic opportunities for veterinary students to learn the relationship between husbandry, production management, economics and the field of veterinary medicine. This live animal farming enterprise strives to function in a manner 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 selectives and in excess of 150 teaching laboratories (currently comprising 100 students per class at 25 students per lab and 4th year clinical rotations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to manage poultry flocks, assist other food animal technicians, and maintain the equipment at the Teaching Animal Unit (TAU).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of the poultry flocks and for the maintenance of farm equipment at the Teaching Animal Unit (TAU). Members of this team may be asked to work in any one of the other animal species (cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and horses) at TAU on any given day. This job will require:

• Hands-on work with poultry, including feeding, drinking, and health and comfort assessment, etc
• Prior, during, and after animal placement: cleaning and disinfection of feed, equipment, facilities, and animals; and checking for proper working condition of animal facility and equipment (including barn, equipment within the barn and equipment used around the TAU facility) as needed.
• Accurate data collection, including growth rates, mortality, temperature, feed intake, etc. Providing quick and accurate information regarding each flock.
• Ability to perform basic animal sample collections (such as animal swabbing and venipuncture) for submission to a diagnostic laboratory.
• Keeping all necessary equipment in clean and working order and having all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available.
• Operation, routine maintenance, trouble shooting, and basic repairs of farm equipment.
• Proficiency in entering data into appropriate records and databases as needed.
• Working outdoors and within the research facility as needed.
• Ability to guide and instruct others.
• Maintaining a clean working environment. Following Infectious Disease standards to prevent contamination and infection. Handling all medical/biological and infectious waste appropriately. Following all radiation safety, OSHA, and Environmental Health and Safety standards.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Must have the ability to handle 50-70lb bales of hay with or without reasonable accommodation to help with putting hay up (seasonal).

Minimum Experience/Education

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Departmental Required Skills

• Knowledge of poultry and livestock management
• Ability to safely operate farm equipment (tractors, feedmill, bucket-loader, manure spreader).
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs, ability to lift bales of hay with or without reasonable accommodation consecutively during hay season.
• Ability to operate a Bobcat bucket loader and tractor.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Bachelors Degree in Animal Science or Agricultural related.

3-5 years experience in livestock management.

Required License or Certification

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.

Special Instructions

This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered, and DO NOT need to reapply.

In addition to your application please submit the contact information for at least three professional references. You may also submit an optional resume and cover letter.

If you submit a resume please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

Job Open Date10/02/2019Must Be Open Until---- (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.)11/21/2019Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire DateAlternate 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.

AA/EOE

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.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you able to lift up to 70 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to your start date?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter