Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

Knott Dairy Operations Manager Available Title(s): 1185-NNADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager, 1185-YNADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager Business Title: Knott Dairy Operations Manager Employee Type: Admin. Professional Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Dairy Farm Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the Department of Animal Sciences Dairy herd (Knott Dairy Center) and the Cooperative University Dairy Students (CUDS) livestock. The manager is responsible for the planning, timing, and directing of personnel resources and facilities for major milking cow herd and replacement heifer events (calving, breeding, milking, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, and pasture schedules, milk and livestock sales). This position coordinates resources, time and facility issues, communications and organizational issues to coordinate multiple research, extension, and class usages. Additionally, the manager teaches classes and advises students as assigned by the department chair. The Dairy Farm Operations Manager is an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences, WSU, and the dairy cattle industry. Required Qualifications: • Positions require a Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and progressively responsible animal care experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. • Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment. • Three (3) years experience managing a dairy cattle operation. • A minimum 1 year of supervisory experience. • Knowledge and experience with the dairy industry. • Knowledge and experience with pasture and range management. • Knowledge and experience with budgeting and economic forecasting. • Must have demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely. • Must be able to obtain a pesticide/herbicide license within one year of employment. • Must have driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Animal Sciences or related field. • Must have the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license if needed. • 1 year teaching experience. Additional Information: Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu Department Name: Animal Sciences City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://ansci.wsu.edu Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 (Grade 5, Zone 1) In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf Find total com