Livestock Operations Manager - Northern Ag Research Center Havre, MT

Montana State University, Inc • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

The Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) near Havre is a part of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station headquartered at Montana State University. The center was established in 1915 on the site of what was once Fort Assinniboine, a military post established in the 1880's. The goal of its researchers is to serve Montana farmers and ranchers by seeking more profitable ways to produce, market, and use agricultural products. Duties and Responsibilities Manage the approximate 7,000 acres of agricultural land, facilities and livestock (cattle and horses) used in the research and educational activities of Northern Agricultural Research Center. Interact effectively with the Department Head, Superintendent, faculty and other professionals in managing farm/ranch units (Fort Assiniboine, Thackeray Ranch and lease lands) in support of the research and education programs of the center and the department.General areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Care and monitoring of all livestock Hiring, training, and supervising all livestock personnel Coordinating use, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities Managing livestock activities Coordinating and supervising research and educational activities as described in oral and written protocols Communicating effectively with researchers, educators and the general public Coordinating, collecting and summarizing data generated for research projects at NARC

Requirements

• MS degree in agriculture, or BS (animal or range science, or related degree) with 2 years of livestock management.
• Experience supervising personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in personnel and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral University and research protocols.
• Demonstrated competence in communication skills (individual and in groups) both written and oral.
• Experience in livestock management and feedlot operations. Recognized ability to handle livestock with Low Stress handling techniques.
• Experience in and understanding effective horsemanship around livestock.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Government and Research Pesticide applicators license, within 6 months of hire.
• Operating farm machinery and implements.
• A Montana Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one immediately upon hire.
• A Montana Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• A Montana government and research Pesticide Applicator's License, or the ability to obtain one immediately upon hire.
• Seasonal weekend and/or evening hours.

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in an agriculture-related field.
• Understanding experimental design and statistics.
• Established ability in Artificial Insemination, synchronization of heat techniques and pregnancy diagnosis.
• Livestock production within a research enterprise

Responsibilities

• Care and monitoring of all livestock
• Hiring, training, and supervising all livestock personnel
• Coordinating use, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities
• Managing livestock activities
• Coordinating and supervising research and educational activities as described in oral and written protocols
• Communicating effectively with researchers, educators and the general public
• Coordinating, collecting and summarizing data generated for research projects at NARC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees