Sheep Center Herdsman

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Sheep 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 a maximum of 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 Sheep Center operates to support teaching and research objectives. To ensure the health and safety of animals maintained at the facility, the Herdsman position is responsible for providing support when the full-time Sheep Center Manager is not available.

The Herdsman position is a year-round, live-in position that offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, management skills, and preparation for a career in the sheep industry.

Position Duties

• The Herdsman is expected to know and follow procedures and protocols listed in the Management Plan, ACUP, and Employee Handbook.
• The Herdsman is not expected or allowed to make decisions in place of management; however, they are expected to enforce the policies and protocols and set an example for other student employees.
• The Herdsman is expected to be proactive and take the initiative in maintenance of the farm, care of animals, and communication with management and coworkers.
• The Herdsman is expected to be available for "after-hours" needs, as they arise, in exchange for a rent reduction. The Herdsman position shares weekend on-call responsibilities with other Herdsmen (if applicable) and the Sheep Center Manager. The Herdsman must be within a 30-minute radius of the Sheep Center while on-call.
• In emergency situations, the Herdsman is expected to follow procedures and protocols and notify the manager ASAP.
• The Herdsman is expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (including feeding, cleaning, helping with research, etc.) in exchange for pay.

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

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

P10968SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

04 / 22 / 2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

04 / 16 / 2024

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 :

1. A Resume / Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact : Selby Boerman at selby.boerman@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 24 months.

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.

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