What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2 position at LSU Agricultural Center?
About this Job
The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.
The Doyle Chambers Central Research Station is hiring a Research Farm Specialist 2. More information can be found here: Doyle Chambers Central Research Station.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in farming; OR
Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Research Farm Specialist 2, you will have the following job duties:
- Sheep and goat care/Pasture maintenance – Perform routine livestock care function, checking health and treating sick or crippled animals. Mixes and administers feed according to research specifications, transport animals for sale and research, assist with breeding, manage pregnant ewes and does. (30%)
- Operated farm equipment – Independently operates aging tractors and implements for pasture fertilization and planting, mixing and applying chemicals, cutting and maintaining pasture grasses and plants. (30%)
- General duties – Assist with research by collecting data, administering supplements and drugs, and adjusting barns and pastures to fit research project designs. Inspects and maintains plumbing, carpentry, fencing, provides building and grounds maintenance and varmit control. (15%)
- Specialty Care – Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance – Records and reports necessary maintenance on sheep unit tractors and farm equipment. (15%)
- Oter duties as assigned. (10%)
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
- Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F, with the potential for some weekend work during harvest season.
- Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Location: Doyle Chambers Central Research Station, Baton Rouge, La.
- This position is not eligible for remote employment.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
- No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at rsmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2,978 - $5,360