Farm & Ranch Foreman - Livestock

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation•Mayetta, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm & Ranch Foreman leads day-to-day livestock and herd-management operations for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Lands Department, with primary responsibility for the Nation’s bison and cattle herds. The role supervises assigned employees and oversees animal health and welfare, feeding, watering, grazing, breeding, calving, livestock handling and movement, identification, vaccination, treatment, recordkeeping, fencing, livestock facilities, and related equipment. The Foreman assists the Director with herd planning, livestock inventory, regulatory and program requirements, animal-health coordination, and documentation of livestock operations. The role coordinates with the Farm Foreman on pasture conditions, hay production, fencing, water infrastructure, prescribed burning, equipment needs, and other land-management activities affecting livestock operations. The position is located at 15185 K Road, Mayetta, Kansas 66509. The listed hourly pay range is $26.12–$31.34; the offer within that range varies based on department budget and related experience and education. Applicants seeking employment preference must provide proof of eligibility, and preference is exercised in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of progressively responsible livestock, ranching, agriculture, or herd-management experience, including recent hands-on responsibility for cattle, bison, or comparable large livestock.
Demonstrated experience with livestock handling, feeding, watering, herd-health observation, fencing, and routine herd-management activities.
Experience operating tractors, loaders, trucks, trailers, and other farm or ranch equipment.
Valid Class A CDL, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment; must remain insurable with the Nation’s insurance carrier.
Valid Class A CDL must be free of occupational restrictions, and the employee must be insurable with the Nation’s insurance carrier.
Satisfactory attendance and performance in prior and current employment.
Pesticide Applicator Certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Current CPR certification for the State of Kansas, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day livestock and herd-management operations, primarily for the Nation’s bison and cattle herds.
Supervise assigned employees.
Oversee animal health and welfare, feeding, watering, grazing, breeding, and calving.
Oversee livestock handling, movement, identification, vaccination, treatment, and recordkeeping.
Oversee fencing, livestock facilities, and related equipment.
Assist the Director with herd planning, livestock inventory, regulatory and program requirements, animal-health coordination, and documentation of livestock operations.
Coordinate with the Farm Foreman on pasture conditions, hay production, fencing, water infrastructure, prescribed burning, equipment needs, and other land-management activities affecting livestock operations.