Iowa State University
Location
Ames, IA | United States
Job description
The Department of Animal Science under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a position at the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Research and Teaching Farm.
The Agricultural Specialist II will report directly to the Superintendent of the Poultry Farm. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of hen and broiler research areas. This position will assist faculty with research set up and data collection in these areas and assist with teaching. The position is required to optimize the farms performance and collaborate effectively with the farm superintendent to ensure success.
Responsibilities include supervision of undergraduate students and support of graduate students. Duties include: maintaining building and facilities in a safe and appropriate manner; maintaining inventory control and developing preventative maintenance schedules and long term replacement strategies; coordinating major maintenance and repairs; and ensuring compliance of welfare, biosecurity, pest, and relevant food safety programs.
The successful candidate will possess business acumen in addition to agriculture knowledge in the areas of poultry science, veterinary science, and animal husbandry including disease management, nutrition, behavior and welfare. Effective oral and written communication, leadership, teamwork and time-management skills are essential in meeting the expectations of this position.
All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethics and animal welfare. This is a full-time position. The incumbent should expect to work varying schedules, which may include evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may vary and change based on farm requirements and weather conditions.
This is a one-year term position with opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Â
Level Guidelines
⢠Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
⢠Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
⢠Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
⢠Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
⢠May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
⢠May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
⢠Provides guidance to students
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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