Purpose:The Ranch Manager is responsible for working with college faculty to assist in facilitating labs at the college ranch. The Ranch Manager is responsible for oversight of the overall grounds and maintenance of the Northeast Texas Community College Demonstration Ranch. This individual will be responsible for the care of the NTCC livestock herd and will make recommendations toward herd management. As Ranch Manager he/she will be responsible for pasture management to include but not limited to spraying fertilizing mowing and hay baling. The Ranch Manager will work extensively with the NTCC Agriculture faculty and college administration. The Ranch Manager will be responsible for daytoday operations of all aspects of the NTCC Ranch. Description of Job Duties:Manage the ranch budgetSubmit annual inventory reportsFeeds transports and cares for livestockCoordinates sale and purchase of college livestockCoordinates fertilization and land management effortsCoordinates the upkeep and maintenance of additional college land as directedUtilizes welder for the construction and repair of various ranch items as necessaryAssists in the maintenance of ranch buildings fences and equipmentAdministers simple medication to animalsCoordinates veterinary servicesOperates ranch implementsOperates handtools such as shovel rake chainsaw weedeater baling of hayWorks with outside agencies to coordinate community agriculture events such as continuing education and other outreach servicesMaintains records for ranch animals (i.e. Angus Association management etc.)Works with various professional organizations to develop innovative uses of college ranch propertyStays abreast of various sustainable agriculture projects through both print and electronic mediaWorks with Agriculture faculty to coordinate herd management strategiesSupervises student workersWorks with college faculty to assist in facilitating the ranch as an Agriculture lab Experience and Other Qualifications Required:Associates degree required bachelors degree years of experience in ranch management and general knowledge in the diversity of agriculture is to perform extensive physical interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals students and groups is also required.
Required Experience:
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Ranch Manager
