Dairy Farm Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193884SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Dairy Farm TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$39,788Work Schedule
5 Day/Week, shift & weekend work likelyJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Dairy And Process ApplicationsAbout the Department
The Dairy Enterprise System is a commodity-based operational unit consisting of the Dairy Education Unit (part of the Lake Wheeler university farm system), the Department of Food Science Dairy Processing Plant and university retail operations that are dairy product-based. The individual units have the purposes of Teaching, Research, Extension, and the production of high quality dairy products to the university, state hospitals and correctional facilities meeting mandatory nutritional requirements at system-wide cost savings. Retail business units are in operation or planned that are part of FBNS Dept., the university dining system or a joint operation.
Essential Job Duties
The Dairy Farm Research Technician has the responsibility of assisting in the operation of the 300 acre Lake Wheeler dairy farm complex including but not limited to the operations of milking, feed, pasture management, facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep, regulatory compliance, wastewater management and representing the university in a professional manner with veterinarians, animal and crop faculty, dairy industry representatives, suppliers, and other agricultural colleagues.
The Lake Wheeler Dairy Farm represents a “real-world” research and teaching laboratory of over 350 total dairy animals that must be maintained in the manner of a conventional dairy farm yet operated as a teaching and research unit within the university atmosphere where atypical activities that tend to disrupt work and promote inefficiency of operations are satisfied and even welcomed as the prime mission of the facility.
The Lake Wheeler Dairy Farm represents a “real-world” research and teaching laboratory of over 350 total dairy animals that must be maintained in the manner of a conventional dairy farm yet operated as a teaching and research unit within the university atmosphere where atypical activities that tend to disrupt work and promote inefficiency of operations are satisfied and even welcomed as the prime mission of the facility.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Other Required Qualifications
- Dairy farm or large agricultural animal experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in dairy farm management.
- Experience with large agricultural animals
Required License or Certification
- A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required to be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire date.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
03/06/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
03/13/2024Special Instructions
In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Please make sure that the work history listed on your resume is identical to the work history listed on your application.
Please make sure that the work history listed on your resume is identical to the work history listed on your application.
Position Number
00041755Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $66,122Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
111102 - Dairy And Process ApplicationsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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