Dairy Farm Technician

Posting Number PG194237SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Dairy Farm Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range $43,000

Work Schedule 5 Day/Wk, shift & weekend work likely

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Dairy And Process Applications

About the Department 

The Dairy Enterprise System is a commodity-based operational unit consisting of the Dairy Education Unit (part of the Lake Wheeler university farm system), the Department of Food Science Dairy Processing Plant and university retail operations that are dairy product-based. The individual units have the purposes of Teaching, Research, Extension and the production of high quality dairy products to the university, state hospitals and correctional facilities meeting mandatory nutritional requirements at system-wide cost savings. Retail business units are in operation or planned that are part of FBNS Dept., the university dining system or a joint operation.

Essential Job Duties 

The Dairy Farm Research Technician has the responsibility of assisting in the operation of the 300 acre Lake Wheeler dairy farm complex including but not limited to the operations of milking, feed, pasture management, facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep, regulatory compliance, waste water management and representing the university in a professional manner with veterinarians, animal and crop faculty, dairy industry representatives, suppliers and other agricultural colleagues. The Lake Wheeler Dairy Farm represents a “real-world” research and teaching laboratory of over 350 total dairy animals that must be maintained in the manner of a conventional dairy farm yet operated as a teaching and research unit within the university atmosphere where atypical activities which tend to disrupt work and promote inefficiency of operations are satisfied and even welcomed as the prime mission of the facility.

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Other Responsibilities

Minimum Experience/EducationDemonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

• Other Required QualificationsDairy farm or large agricultural animal experience
• Preferred QualificationsExperience in dairy farm management
• Required License or CertificationNC Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of the start date

Valid NC Driver’s License required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

Job Open Date 09/19/2024

Earliest Close Date—- (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.) 09/26/2024

Notice to Applicants 

Special Instructions 

Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.

Position Number 00041743

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range $ 34,320 – $ 72,734

Salary Grade Equivalency GN06

Alternate 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.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) 

Department Id 111102 – Dairy And Process Applications

AA/EEO 

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. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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