Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Herdsman

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Herdsman

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent

Appointment Basis

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Department at Oregon State University (OSU).

The OSU Horse Center maintains horses for use in teaching, outreach and research. Boarding facilities are available to students of OSU as well. In order to ensure the health and safety of animals maintained at the Center, there must be knowledgeable individuals on site at all times. The herdsman is an important part of that and is expected to be on-site when the Director is not available.

The Herdsman position, which is a year-round live-in position offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, management skills, prepare for a career in the horse industry and board their own horse for a reduced rate.

Position Duties

• The Herdsman is expected to know and follow all procedures, rules and protocols
• The Herdsman is not expected or allowed to make decision in place of management; however, they are expected to enforce the rules and protocols and set an example for other student employees and users of the facility
• The Herdsman is expected to be available for late hour feeding, care and emergencies as they arise. In emergency situations, the Herdsman is expected to follow protocols and procedures as needed and notify the Director ASAP
• A proactive role should be taken in the maintenance and care of the horses and the Horse Center Facility
• Each Herdsman is required to work a minimum of 10 hours / week in crew, barn chores, feeding, etc. in exchange for pay
• Nightly checks of all the animals and facilities are performed in exchange for reduced rent
• At least one Herdsman should be on site from 6pm to 7am daily, from 6pm to 7am Friday through Monday / weekends, 24 hours on holidays

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here : http : / / fa.oregonstate.edu / stu-manual / 500-employment-eligibility-requirements

High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

Additional Required Qualifications

The "Live-In, year-round" Herdsman must have :

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P10249SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09 / 01 / 2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

09 / 06 / 2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

06 / 30 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified / eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :

For additional information please contact : Dawn Sherwood at dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note : All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Salary : $13 - $22