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Job Offer: Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Herdsman:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center HerdsmanBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:» A Resume » A Cover Letter » Two letters of recommendation; one from a former employer and one from someone familiar with your horse practice. (Other Document 1 and Other Document 2). For additional information Contact Us by: Dawn Sherwood at dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Herdsman Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical adjunct positions for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Department at Oregon State University (OSU). The OSU Horse Center maintains horses for use in teaching, outreach and research. Boarding facilities are available to students of OSU as well. In order to ensure the health and safety of animals maintained at the Center, there must be expertiseable individuals on site at all times. The herdsman is an important part of that and is expected to be on-site when the Director is not available. The Herdsman position, which is a year-round live-in position offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable work practice, management expertise, prepare for a career in the horse industry and board their own horse for a reduced rate. Position tasks » The Herdsman is expected to know and follow all procedures, rules and protocols » The Herdsman is not expected or allowed to make decision in place of management; however, they are expected to enforce the rules and protocols and set an example for other student employees and users of the facility » The Herdsman is expected to be available for late hour feeding, care and emergencies as they arise. In emergency situations, the Herdsman is expected to follow protocols and procedures as needed and notify the Director ASAP » A proactive function should be taken in the maintenance and care of the horses and the Horse Center Facility » Each Herdsman is required to work a minimum of 10 hours/week in crew, barn chores, feeding, etc. in exchange for pay » Nightly checks of all the animals and facilities are performed in exchange for reduced rent » At least one Herdsman should be on site from 6pm to 7am daily, from 6pm to 7am Friday through Monday/weekends, 24 hours on holidays Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study » Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment » Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard » High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program » Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term » Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* » Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term » Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered ?full-time? by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications The ?Live-In, year-round" Herdsman must have: » broad horse practice including the capability to recognize illness, colic, lameness or other ailments. » practice handling a wide variety of horses and temperaments including young horses. » aptitude to recognize behavior changes. » expertise of feed identification and nutrition. » equine first aid expertise including determinate of vital signs. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Preferred (Special) Qualifications » Preference will be given to student candidates who will be graduating 2024 or beyond, have practice with basic farm management and equipment such as tractors and arena drags » First Aid and CPR are desirable Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number P10249SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2023 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 09/06/2023 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/01/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: » A Resume » A Cover Letter » Two letters of recommendation; one from a former employer and one from someone familiar with your horse practice. (Other Document 1 and Other Document 2). For additional information Contact Us by: Dawn Sherwood at dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Fully describe your practice with horses. (Open Ended Question) » * Briefly describe your practice with other animals. (Open Ended Question) » * Why do you want to work at the OSU Horse Center? (Open Ended Question) » * Are you available to work early mornings i.e. 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.? (Open Ended Question) » * What is the maximum number of hours per week you would be willing to work? (note, 20 hours per week is the max. allowed during the regular school term)? (Open Ended Question) » * Are you available to work over Winter Break? » Yes » No » * Are you available to work over Spring Break? » Yes » No Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions) » Other Document 2 (see Special Instructions)Optional Documents Skills:
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