Sr Research Farmer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Sr Research Farmer
Job Category	AFSCME Local 888
Department	SEBS - Animal Care
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Research Farmer for the Animal Care Program, Department of Animal Science within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Performs a variety of general farm duties to provide animal feed, manure management, and repairs and maintenance of facilities and machinery to support the field operations, and the dairy, livestock and equine units. May guide and instruct others in the performance of duties.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	16
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	43111.370
Annual Mid Range Salary	50716.590
Annual Maximum Salary	58494.940
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 888
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus one year farm experience involving the operation and maintenance of farmlands and farm equipment. An equivalent combination of experience and/or related college-level course work may be substituted for the above experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Must have or be willing to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Requires a valid driver's license and two years driving experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge and experience working with all agricultural animals including, cattle, chickens, goats, horses, sheep, and swine is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	This position will primarily be involved with the operation of farm equipment for pasture maintenance, general farm repairs, equipment maintenance and fence repair on the NJAES/SEBS farm. Equipment required to operate includes skid steer loader, farm tractor, planters, manure spreader, brush hog, chain saw, chisel plow, snowplow, livestock trailer and other miscellaneous farm equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The physical demands and work environment are working primarily outdoors, including in inclement weather. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Special Conditions	Must have mechanical skills sufficient to perform general maintenance on vehicles and farm equipment.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2791
Posting Open Date	12/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY: To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 12/13/2024. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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