Agricultural Specialist I

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Agricultural Specialist I to provide operational support at the Swine Farm. Responsibilities include assisting in daily operations, ensuring the health and safety of animals, and handling machinery. Applicants should have a high-school diploma and knowledge in livestock management.

Key tasks involve feed preparation, equipment maintenance, and research involvement. Contact Christa Dempsey at [e-mail] for more information.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties under the direction of the Swine Farm Manager.
• Ensure health and safety of animals through proper facility maintenance.
• Operate machinery including tractor and skid steer safely.
• Assist in collection of research samples and data.
• Provide care for gilts and sows, aiding in breeding programs.

Skills

Knowledge of livestock management

Animal handling skills

Agronomic practices for crop production

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Experience with equipment and fence repair

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agricultural Specialist I

Position Summary: This position reports directly to the Swine Farm Manager in the Animal and Dairy Science Department and ultimately to the Head of ADS. The principal duties include day‑to‑day operational support under the direction of the Swine Farm Manager and Sr. Farm Manager of swine operations; direct involvement in feed preparation, facility maintenance and repairs; equipment operation, maintenance and repair; and working with faculty and farm staff to ensure that the research, teaching and extension missions are accomplished.

Minimum Qualifications

High‑school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

No explicit preferred qualifications listed in the original description.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of livestock management, animal handling skills, and agronomic practices for growing and harvesting crops required for animal production.
• General knowledge in planting and harvesting forage and row crops.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities.
• Experience with equipment, fence repair, and construction.

Physical Demands

• Feeding, maintaining feeding systems and waterers, operating machinery, and aiding animals.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

Farm Operational/Facilities Support – 30%

• Perform assigned duties under the direction of the Swine Farm Manager.
• Ensure farm operations and facilities are maintained to ensure the health and safety of animals.

Nutrition Maintenance – 25%

• Feeding, maintaining feeding system and waterers.

Equipment Operation, Maintenance and Repair – 25%

• Safely operate various machinery including tractor, skid steer, backhoe, dump truck, and possibly tillage and planting equipment.

Research Involvement – 10%

• Assist faculty, research technicians, and students in collection of research samples and data under the direction of the Swine Farm Manager, Sr. Farm Manager, and Scientists.

Herd Breeding Program – 5%

• Assist in artificial insemination and management of gilts and sows.
• Aid gilts and sows when necessary; process newborn pigs; provide treatment and care for all classes of animals.

General – 5%

• Comply with all UGA policies including record keeping, timekeeping, etc.
• Other duties as assigned within the purpose and scope of the role.

Contact Information

Name: Christa Dempsey

Email: [e-mail]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• No optional documents listed.