Sheep Center Manager (Internal Employment Opportunity)

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Department Animal & Rnglnd Sciences (ASC) Position Title Manager 1-Farm/Faclt Job Title Sheep Center Manager (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is seeking a Sheep Center Manager. This is a part-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is to serve current and future communities through education, research, and outreach by providing science-based animal and rangeland information.

Our vision is ecologically, socially, and economically resilient communities and healthy landscapes in synergy with humans, animals, and rangelands for current and future generations.

The purpose of this position is to lead and oversee daily operations of the Sheep Center, teach a sheep production class, and assist with implementation of pasture maintenance practices for department-managed land.

The Sheep Research Center exists to serve the teaching, research, and outreach needs of OSU faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent for this position will lead student employees in the daily operations of the Sheep Center to support these needs. The flock is comprised of approximately 80 maternal ewes, 20 ewe lambs, and 5 rams. The Wilson Farm, home of the OSU Sheep Center, is located 3.5 miles off campus and sits on approximately 300 acres. The main barn is used to house sheep during lambing and throughout the year as needed to protect animals from predation. The feeding system utilizes wooden feeders for grain and wooden bunks for hay. A New Zealand style shearing deck is available and can service several shearers. The back area of the barn houses a working alley with a curved chute leading up. There is also an enclosed lab and small shop in the main barn. A smaller barn (55'x75') is also available to house approximately 40 head. Additional shelter is available to the Sheep Center with two pole barns equipped with a working alley located on campus.

Land managed by the department includes approximately 2,052 acres of fenced pastures across several individual farm units (including Sheep Research Center, Dairy Research Center, Soap Creek and Berry Creek Beef Ranches, Poultry Center, Horse Center, and Hogg Animal Metabolism Building). Responsibilities of this position include planning and implementation of pasture management practices encompassing invasive plant control, irrigation, manure application, planting, mowing, fence maintenance, and grazing management. This position will collaborate with animal farm unit managers, the Director of Livestock Operations, and researchers to recognize and address pasture management needs.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

50% Sheep Center Operations

• Lead all phases of operation of an IACUC/AAALAC certified sheep facility (including herd health, breeding, lambing, finishing, marketing, etc.).

• Formulate operational budget and operate OSU Sheep Center within approved budget on an annual basis.

• Develop and implement a sheep grazing management plan to optimize utilization of the pastures.

• Maintain records, including sheep production, employee training, and grazing records.

• Provide expertise in animal and facilities management in support of research and teaching activities.

• Address and respond to questions concerning sheep management from the community, producers, or processors.

15% Pasture Management

• Planning and collaborating with other Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences (AnRS) farm managers and faculty to determine and implement best pasture management methods and recommendations.

• Maintenance of pastures and harvested forage at AnRS farm units (including planting, fertilizing, mowing, irrigation, and harvesting forage) to optimize forage production and grazing opportunities.

• Operate equipment (including tractors, mowers, drills, disks, sprayers) related to field work and perform basic maintenance to ensure longevity of equipment.

• Provide research implementation support for faculty conducting pasture-based research.

15% Instruction

• Instruct sheep production systems course at the undergraduate level; approximately 4 credits per year as per Animal and Rangeland Sciences Teaching Workload Policy.

• Instruction via on-campus and/or E-campus platforms.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.

15% Supervision

• Hire and supervise adequate student labor to operate the OSU Sheep Center. Supervision includes planning, assigning and approving work, disciplining and rewarding, responding to grievances and hiring and firing.

• Train and oversee lambing crew volunteers.

5% Service

• Serve on departmental, collegiate, and university committees.

What You Will Need

Master's degree in animal science, agronomy, agriculture, or related field.

3 years of work experience in sheep production and facility management.

Evidence of the ability to work independently and train, advise, plan, and delegate tasks to employees.

Evidence of effective teaching.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

IACUC training and experience.

Knowledge of pasture use planning and management

Prior undergraduate teaching experience.

Experience operating heavy equipment/tractors for the purposes of land management (including mowing, seeding, and fertilizing) and equipment maintenance.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Employee will operate many types of farm equipment and university vehicles.

Employee will have contact with toxic chemicals and hazardous materials and work in the vicinity of farm animals in all types of weather.

The ability to lift or carry objects weighing 50-100 pounds is required.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Employee will be on-call for emergencies.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/156091

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08242UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/02/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 07/09/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV; and

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

| Selby Boerman

| Selby.boerman@oregonstate.edu

| 541-737-6078

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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