Bic Ranch Operations Specialist

Position Location

Saratoga, WY

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202300548AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Research Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$40,000-45,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

06/01/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

05/07/2023

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State University John E. Rouse Beef Improvement Center is located near Encampment, WY and encompasses over 7,500 acres of rangeland and irrigated pasture and hay meadows. At present the facility runs over 400 Angus cows that serve as the keystone population for CSU’s Animal Breeding and Genetics Research program. The facility is self-supporting, selling bred heifers, yearling bulls (in an annual bull sale), and steers. The unit works closely with the CSU ARDEC and ECRC facilities to evaluate ranch steers for feed utilization, feeding, and marketing of harvest animals.

The Department of Animal Sciences has the unique mission of serving Colorado and the West’s large and diverse livestock industries. Research, teaching and extension outreach activities in the Department of Animal sciences focus on developing industry leaders and improving profitable production of horses and food animals through the application of science and technology, resource management and food product enhancement, with emphasis on addressing societal issues concerning food safety, product quality and value, animal care and management and environmental impacts of animal agriculture.

Position Summary

Ranch Hand, assist in all areas of cow-calf, bull and heifer development, and irrigation operations.

Required Job Qualifications

Preferred Job Qualifications

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Duty Category

Accounting

Duty/Responsibility

• Track and report fuel use
• Track and report vehicle mileage
• Submit invoices for payment
• Initiate P-Card purchases with related justification and receipt documentation
• Track transactions/costs

Percentage Of Time

5

Job Duty Category

Irrigation Operations

Duty/Responsibility

Percentage Of Time

20

Job Duty Category

Ranch Operations

Duty/Responsibility

• Adhere to animal handling, research and ranch protocols
• Operate tractor and baler to harvest hay; stack hay
• Fix electric, barbed, and smooth wire fences
• Assist in moving cattle; participate in cattle processing using low stress handling techniques (e.g. Vaccination, weighing, loading, etc.);
• Perform regular maintenance, upkeep, and repair tractors, haying equipment, ATV’s, water wells, irrigation pivots, etc.
• Repair and maintain machinery
• Operation of windrower to harvest hay
• Maintain ranch buildings and working facilities including cleaning
• Feed cattle during non-grazing periods
• Other ranch/livestock related activities as assigned
• Identify ranch facilities and activities in need of improvement/review
• Set up facilities for annual bull sale

Percentage Of Time

75

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search Contact

Laura Bonner, [email protected]

EEO Statement

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.