Livestock Superintendent
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73000 - 79000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The position of Livestock Superintendent is located at the co-managed University of Vermont ( UVM ) and USDA -Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ) Northeast Crop and Livestock Research Station ( NECLRS ) at Nordic Farm located in Charlotte VT. The UVM Food Systems Research Institute and the USDA - ARS Food Systems Research Unit are staffed with research scientists scientific support staff student trainees and administrative support staff. Research explores diverse subject matter spanning the food and farming systems of Vermont including perennial and annual forages grains and livestock. NECLRS operates on 400 acres of leased land within a larger privately-owned farm. NECLRS includes multiple research laboratories farm and field plots for experimental work on major crops grown within the region facilities for housing heavy duty machinery and other equipment and facilities for housing animals involved in livestock research. This position conducts livestock operations in support of research with beef cows calves and finish steers as well as livestock-grazing and crop-integration. The position requires skill working with ruminant livestock precisely following animal welfare and research protocols communication with colleagues and scientists and detail-oriented record keeping. This position will work closely with USDA - ARS Research Animal Scientist to develop farm operations workflows that accommodate University and ARS research missions. Work is reviewed by the ARS Animal Scientist for adherence to policy and procedures and adequacy of farm operations. The ARS Animal Scientist rates performance periodically in terms of progress being made on various projects. The Animal Superintendent independently plans and carries out assignments in communication with the ARS Animal Scientist and other research partners.
Other Information
Supports crop management team as necessary to maintain healthy and safe operation of animal feed harvest and research activities. Assists with the coordination of visits and field days including by serving as a tour guide preparing facilities and transporting guests.
The position of Livestock Superintendent is located at the co-managed University of Vermont ( UVM ) and USDA -Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ) Northeast Crop and Livestock Research Station ( NECLRS ) at Nordic Farm located in Charlotte VT. The UVM Food Systems Research Institute and the USDA - ARS Food Systems Research Unit are staffed with research scientists scientific support staff student trainees and administrative support staff. Research explores diverse subject matter spanning the food and farming systems of Vermont including perennial and annual forages grains and livestock. NECLRS operates on 400 acres of leased land within a larger privately-owned farm. NECLRS includes multiple research laboratories farm and field plots for experimental work on major crops grown within the region facilities for housing heavy duty machinery and other equipment and facilities for housing animals involved in livestock research. This position conducts livestock operations in support of research with beef cows calves and finish steers as well as livestock-grazing and crop-integration. The position requires skill working with ruminant livestock precisely following animal welfare and research protocols communication with colleagues and scientists and detail-oriented record keeping. This position will work closely with USDA - ARS Research Animal Scientist to develop farm operations workflows that accommodate University and ARS research missions. Work is reviewed by the ARS Animal Scientist for adherence to policy and procedures and adequacy of farm operations. The ARS Animal Scientist rates performance periodically in terms of progress being made on various projects. The Animal Superintendent independently plans and carries out assignments in communication with the ARS Animal Scientist and other research partners.
Other Information
Supports crop management team as necessary to maintain healthy and safe operation of animal feed harvest and research activities. Assists with the coordination of visits and field days including by serving as a tour guide preparing facilities and transporting guests.
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