Feedlot Manager

Job Title

Feedlot Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

San Angelo

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Angelo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
  
  

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

The Feedlot Manager, under direction, performs daily operations of animal care and oversees feedlot operations to achieve operational goals and AgriLife Research standards. Position performs duties across multiple locations with majority of time spent at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, TX. Livestock under management includes sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and working dogs.

Project a positive image of AgriLife Research to both the community and team members by conducting yourself with Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Responsibilities

Animal Care and Husbandry

• Performs and adheres to feeding, mineral, and supplementation programs outlined by operation standards.
• Identifies, examines, and treats sick animals according to animal care standards.
• Takes primary responsibility for animal body condition scoring and production at the San Angelo Center.
• Processes and handles supply procurement including bulk feed and veterinary supplies. Monitors veterinary drug use and withdrawal schedules.
• Oversee the marketing of livestock including scheduling, transportation, and recording of livestock sold.
• Coordinates and conducts routine working days of livestock across locations and primarily at the San Angelo Center. Working days may include vaccination, sorting, marking, tagging, weighing, and weaning. Conducts other working days requested as needed by Center faculty and management staff.
• Responsible for accurate livestock records on management software. Inputs livestock data weekly and reports changes in weekly operations meeting.
• Ensures pen and facility cleanliness, conducts maintenance, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Communicates weekly with Research Center Manager and reports any variances from standard operating procedures or other issues of concern that affect operational goals and agency policies.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
  
  

Land Management

• Conducts rangeland health assessments and reports pasture feed inventory in weekly operations meetings.
• Plans, implements, and records rotations and movements of livestock groups across pastures at the San Angelo Center.
• Prioritizes brush control in pastures and pens at San Angelo Center. Controls brush with chainsaws and herbicide.
• Implements and monitors wildlife control systems for livestock predators including coyotes, foxes, and pigs.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
  
  

Infrastructure and Maintenance of Ranching Systems

• Conducts preventive maintenance on all ranching equipment including chutes, gates, engines, feeding equipment, and tools.
• Monitors and conducts light repairs on livestock watering systems at the San Angelo Center. This includes water reservoirs, troughs, solar systems, pumps, pipelines, and remote monitoring equipment. Places work orders for major water system repairs or replacements.
• Surveys and repairs any existing fences on pastures and pens. Prioritizes fence replacement orders.
• Assists in maintaining adequate custodial care of livestock barns and feed storage buildings. Organization and appearance of buildings align with EHS and AACUC inspection standards.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of livestock feeding and care and equipment and facility maintenance.
• Working knowledge of low-stress livestock handling practices.
• Ability to evaluate the health of animals and execute next step protocols of care.
• Strong understanding of livestock feeding systems and balanced rations.
• Ability to safely operate a tractor and skid steer.
• Ability to safely operate a pickup and gooseneck trailer.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to complete necessary reporting requirements outlined by the agency and state of Texas.
• Ability to become proficient in software applications for livestock management and business processes.
• Working knowledge or ability to become proficient in technology including Bluetooth readers, GPS, digital scales, Lora tech, trackers, and trail cameras.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.
• Verbal and written communication skills in a professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL preferred.
• Cow/Calf BQA certification preferred.
• Current Pesticide Applicator License preferred or ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Other Requirements

Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

Ability to exert heavy force.

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Takes primary responsibility for animal emergencies, water, or fencing repairs after normal business hours at the San Angelo Center.

Fulfillment of the duties of this position will require the ability to operate agency vehicles and travel to and from the Martin Ranch located in Menard County, Read Ranch located in Crockett County, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, TX, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Sonora Station in Sutton County as well as various other locations. Travel to secondary locations will make up 25% of time and effort each week.

This position also requires the ability to occasionally work in extreme heat (>90°F) and cold (<30°F), walk distances of at least 1 mile and lift and work with materials and tools that weigh 50 lbs. or more.

May be requested to pick up, haul, and deliver materials across all locations.

This position is based out of San Angelo, TX.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

About the Position: Fulfillment of the duties in this position will involve frequent travel (some overnight travel is possible), and from the San Angelo Research Center to the Martin Ranch located in Menard County (± 75 miles), > Read Ranch located in Crockett County (± 68 miles), and the Sonora Research Station in Sutton County (± 89 miles).

Information About The Center

• The center manages more than 15,000 acres of rangeland and several thousand head of livestock. This includes property near San Angelo, Menard, Sonora, and Ozona.
• Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center on HWY 87 in San Angelo, Texas
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research: https://sanangelo.tamu.edu
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center San Angelo: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/about/who-we-are/
  
  

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
  
  

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

To be considered for this position, you must attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Name and contact information for 3 references
  
  

For questions regarding the application process contact Audrey Kvapil at Audrey.kvapil@ag.tamu.edu at 325-657-7333.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Christie Ketring at christie.ketring@ag.tamu.edu at 325-657-7306.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.