What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beef Barn Manager (ANML CARE SUPV 2) position at University of California, Davis?
Job Summary
The Department of Animal Science has facilities that serve several other campus departments as well as the School of Veterinary Medicine. The cattle and feed milling facilities are highly complex and must operate as commercial units with the additional demands and requirements of teaching and research facilities. The Beef Operation has an income of over $500,000 per year. These facilities operate with 3 FTE, 4 student facility residents, student laborers and interns. The feed mill is a highly complex production unit, supplying both herd and experimental rations for the Department of Animal Science, as well as other campus units as requested.
Apply By Date
04/29/2025 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
The Department of Animal Science, originally the Division of Animal Husbandry, originated in Berkeley in 1901. The division moved to Davis in 1908 and 1909 and later became the Department of Animal Husbandry. The department's name changed to Animal Science in 1967, recognizing its emphasis on the basic biology of domestic animals as well as animal husbandry in its teaching and research programs. In 1998, faculty, staff and students from the Department of Avian Sciences transferred to the Department of Animal Science, adding avian species to the department's missions.
Department Specific Job Scope
This is a highly responsible position managing the UCD experimental beef feedlot (750 head capacity), registered beef cattle unit (100 cows at 3 locations), commercial cattle operation (450 cows at SFREC), and feed milling facility (2000 tons annual feed production) operated by the Department of Animal Science.
POSITION INFORMATION
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
Able to work nights, weekends, split shifts, and holidays as necessary. Must have valid driver's license.
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here.
The University of California, Davis, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role—or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
The Department of Animal Science has facilities that serve several other campus departments as well as the School of Veterinary Medicine. The cattle and feed milling facilities are highly complex and must operate as commercial units with the additional demands and requirements of teaching and research facilities. The Beef Operation has an income of over $500,000 per year. These facilities operate with 3 FTE, 4 student facility residents, student laborers and interns. The feed mill is a highly complex production unit, supplying both herd and experimental rations for the Department of Animal Science, as well as other campus units as requested.
Apply By Date
04/29/2025 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Experience with moving cattle into transportation vehicles (trucks, trailers- both gooseneck and bumper pull), drive the vehicle to the point of delivery, unload and coordinate animal movement.
- Experience with nutritional requirements and feeding systems for beef cattle.
- Eperience with feed mill operations.
- Skills to use a personal computer including database, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.Knowledge of reproductive cycles and A.I. (artificial insemination), natural service, estrus detection, and estrus synchronization in beef cattle.
- Knowledge of general husbandry procedures, and diseases associated with beef cattle, health and vaccination programs, and guidelines for production of quality meat and feed
- Knowledge of bio-security guidelines and techniques and the skills to enforce a workable plan to maintain healthy cattle in a teaching, research, and outreach environment.
- Knowledge of animal use and care guidelines for the use of animals in research and teaching.
- Skills to provide research support- feeding, data collection, collection of biological samples, etc. for individuals conducting research with beef cattle.
- Knowledge of range/forage evaluation, pasture management, range cattle resource management.
- Skills to talk with groups not associated with the university about beef cattle research and the basics of beef herd management.
- Skills to use industry specific software programs for milling operations and beef cattle operations.
- Skills to lecture in undergraduate courses on the basics of applied beef management.
- Skills to follow university teaching and research protocols and assist graduate students with the same.
- 45% - Beef/Feedlot Operations
- 25% - Supervise the Operation of Feedmill
- 10% - Responsible For Care and
- 10% - Responsible for Fiscal and Operational Management of Sierra Field Station Commercial Cow Herd
- 5% - Relations with Industry and Public
- 5% - Teaching and Research Responsibilities
The Department of Animal Science, originally the Division of Animal Husbandry, originated in Berkeley in 1901. The division moved to Davis in 1908 and 1909 and later became the Department of Animal Husbandry. The department's name changed to Animal Science in 1967, recognizing its emphasis on the basic biology of domestic animals as well as animal husbandry in its teaching and research programs. In 1998, faculty, staff and students from the Department of Avian Sciences transferred to the Department of Animal Science, adding avian species to the department's missions.
Department Specific Job Scope
This is a highly responsible position managing the UCD experimental beef feedlot (750 head capacity), registered beef cattle unit (100 cows at 3 locations), commercial cattle operation (450 cows at SFREC), and feed milling facility (2000 tons annual feed production) operated by the Department of Animal Science.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $135,600.00 /annual
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: Grade 22
- UC Job Title: ANML CARE SUPV 2
- UC Job Code: 006249
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am-5pm
- Location: Davis, Ca
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
Able to work nights, weekends, split shifts, and holidays as necessary. Must have valid driver's license.
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here.
The University of California, Davis, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role—or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
Salary : $75,000 - $135,600
