Research Farm Specialist 2
Research Farm Specialist 2
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Job Description
About this Job
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university committed to academic excellence innovation and service. As part of its agricultural and research programs the University supports hands-on research efforts that enhance food environmental and animal sciences.
Were looking for a Research Farm Specialist 2 to join our University of Louisiana at Lafayette team to play a key role in operating and maintaining university research farm operations including agricultural machinery animal care crop cultivation and experimental field studies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management; OR
Three years of experience in farming; OR
Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:Operate tractors and other agricultural equipment
Prepare fields and maintain research plots according to protocol
Assist researchers with planting monitoring and harvesting crops
Monitor animal health feeding and environmental conditions when applicable
Maintain fencing irrigation systems and farm infrastructure
Mix and apply fertilizers or pesticides as needed
Record data related to crop yield animal growth or experiment outcomes
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location:This position is located at University of Louisiana at Lafayette-Cade Farm
Lafayette LA 70504Compensation:
How To Apply:
$17.18 per hourNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
