Animal Science Farm Lead-FRS/ADS Alapaha
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens, GA, United States
Posting Number: S14854P
Title: Animal Science Farm Lead-FRS/ADS Alapaha Department
Location: CAES-Tifton Campus, Tifton,
Employment Type: Employee, FTE 1.00, Classification Title: Farmworker‑Ranch II,
Schedule: Will include some weekends and holidays as needed to provide animal care.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application Status: Open until filled (closing date: 03/29/2026).
Responsibilities
Coordinate with team to cover feeding and routine animal care on scheduled weekends and holidays.
Build and repair fences, grow forage crops, and care for animals involved in research trials.
Curate records such as fertilizer and crop protection applications, vaccinations, and irrigation events.
Transport, work, load, and unload animals.
Maintain, prepare, and clean beef and metabolism barns.
Maintain proper maintenance and appearance of the farm, animal handling facilities, and agricultural machinery.
Provide day‑to‑day care and observation of livestock, including corrective action when animal health is in jeopardy.
Maintain up‑to‑date health records, vaccination, deworming, and health programs for livestock.
Provide effective communication within and outside the UGA system.
Coordinate with supervisor in planning farm visits by stakeholders.
Comply with all UGA/USG policies, including record keeping, timekeeping, training, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Knowledge of forage and row‑crop management practices.
Ability to maintain the necessary research and beef management records.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Competence in digital recordkeeping programs, texting, and email.
Ability to acquire required certifications and licenses.
Physical Demands
Lift, push, and carry up to 75 pounds.
Work in environmental extremes and outdoor conditions.
Work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Driving required as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience.
Must hold or acquire Beef Quality Assurance certifications and a valid Georgia Pesticide Applicators license by hire date (or within 6 months for USA and 3 months for pesticide license).
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Andy Carter
Email: andyc@uga.edu
Phone: (phone not provided)
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Title: Animal Science Farm Lead-FRS/ADS Alapaha Department
Location: CAES-Tifton Campus, Tifton,
Employment Type: Employee, FTE 1.00, Classification Title: Farmworker‑Ranch II,
Schedule: Will include some weekends and holidays as needed to provide animal care.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application Status: Open until filled (closing date: 03/29/2026).
Responsibilities
Coordinate with team to cover feeding and routine animal care on scheduled weekends and holidays.
Build and repair fences, grow forage crops, and care for animals involved in research trials.
Curate records such as fertilizer and crop protection applications, vaccinations, and irrigation events.
Transport, work, load, and unload animals.
Maintain, prepare, and clean beef and metabolism barns.
Maintain proper maintenance and appearance of the farm, animal handling facilities, and agricultural machinery.
Provide day‑to‑day care and observation of livestock, including corrective action when animal health is in jeopardy.
Maintain up‑to‑date health records, vaccination, deworming, and health programs for livestock.
Provide effective communication within and outside the UGA system.
Coordinate with supervisor in planning farm visits by stakeholders.
Comply with all UGA/USG policies, including record keeping, timekeeping, training, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Knowledge of forage and row‑crop management practices.
Ability to maintain the necessary research and beef management records.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Competence in digital recordkeeping programs, texting, and email.
Ability to acquire required certifications and licenses.
Physical Demands
Lift, push, and carry up to 75 pounds.
Work in environmental extremes and outdoor conditions.
Work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Driving required as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience.
Must hold or acquire Beef Quality Assurance certifications and a valid Georgia Pesticide Applicators license by hire date (or within 6 months for USA and 3 months for pesticide license).
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Andy Carter
Email: andyc@uga.edu
Phone: (phone not provided)
#J-18808-Ljbffr