Agricultural Manager Job at Virginia Jobs, Blacksburg, VA

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  • Virginia Jobs
  • Blacksburg, VA

Job Description

Job Description The School of Animal Sciences is seeking applicants for an Agricultural Manager position to coordinate animal care activities, within the implementation of research protocols and serve as the intermediate between daily farm operations and the poultry programs. The candidate will be responsible for daily management and maintenance of facilities and oversee the welfare of poultry flocks associated with departmental research and teaching, helping to ensure that research and teaching protocols are maintained efficiently and accurately at the Paul B. Seigel Poultry Research Center. Additional duties include managing feed inventory, facility scheduling and billing. This individual will be required to effectively communicate across multiple farm users to ensure smooth farm operations. Furthermore, the candidate will assist and receive assistance from the diverse set of animal research units maintained by the Department. Required Qualifications B.S. or Associate degree (or equivalent applicable experience or training) with relevant experience in Poultry Science, Animal Science or a related field, Knowledge of farm operations, equipment, and maintenance including poultry physiology, environmental regulation, disease prevention, and biosecurity; Basic computer skills including email, and Microsoft Office applications; Capability of physical activity including lifting up to 70 lbs.; Valid driver's license; No exposure to any avian or swine species outside of the workplace. Preferred Qualifications Work experience in poultry and other farm species and specifically research animals with supervisory skills; demonstratable ability to work effectively across multiple farm units and ability to balance the diverse needs of the research and teaching faculty users. The ability or willingness to perform tasks such as vaccine administration, euthanasia, necropsy, and blood collection on research animals. Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Hours per week 40 Review Date 03/24/2025 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Michael Persiaat mpersia@vt.eduduring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Virginia Jobs

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