Intermittent Worker

Intermittent Worker 507204 South MS Area Mississippi - Not located on main campus 013000 - CREC-So MS Branch Exp Station Intermittent Worker Support Staff Intermittent Worker Opening on: Jan 17 2024 Add to favorites View favorites

Position Function:

Applicant will be required to work closely with cattle. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade :

UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Coastal Research and Extension Center serves as Mississippi State University's "southern exposure". South MS Branch Station, White Sands Unit, is headquarters of our beef cattle program.

Area of Specialization:

Beef Cattle Anticipated Appointment Date:

February 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Applicant must be willing and able to work around cattle - move cattle from pasture to pasture; feed cattle; mix feed according to specifications set by scientist; check water troughs. Collect and process biological samples from the field to the lab, data entry and some data management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of cattle; ability to see potential health problems; ability to follow detailed instructions. Must be able to operate a Kubota RTV and a 4-wheeler. Tractor experience would be a plus. Comfortable working with biological samples and data. Ability to get along with others. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Physical effort required; very limited exposure to physical risk; much of this work will be outside; must be able to handle all weather conditions; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Instructions for

Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Please apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu For additional questions, please contact Dr. Barbara Reis by email at @br1288@msstate.edu

Screening Date:

January 24, 2024 until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired. Back to job listing