Feedlot Manager

Responsibilities

• Animal Care and Husbandry
• Performs and adheres to feeding, mineral, and supplementation programs outlined by operation standards.
• Identifies, examines, and treats sick animals according to animal care standards.
• Takes primary responsibility for animal body condition scoring and production at the San Angelo Center.
• Processes and handles supply procurement including bulk feed and veterinary supplies. Monitors veterinary drug use and withdrawal schedules.
• Oversee the marketing of livestock including scheduling, transportation, and recording of livestock sold.
• Coordinates and conducts routine working days of livestock across locations and primarily at the San Angelo Center. Working days may include vaccination, sorting, marking, tagging, weighing, and weaning. Conducts other working days requested as needed by Center faculty and management staff.
• Responsible for accurate livestock records on management software. Inputs livestock data weekly and reports changes in weekly operations meeting.
• Ensures pen and facility cleanliness, conducts maintenance, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Communicates weekly with Research Center Manager and reports any variances from standard operating procedures or other issues of concern that affect operational goals and agency policies.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
• Land Management
• Conducts rangeland health assessments and reports pasture feed inventory in weekly operations meetings.
• Plans, implements, and records rotations and movements of livestock groups across pastures at the San Angelo Center.
• Prioritizes brush control in pastures and pens at San Angelo Center. Controls brush with chainsaws and herbicide.
• Implements and monitors wildlife control systems for livestock predators including coyotes, foxes, and pigs.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
• Infrastructure and Maintenance of Ranching Systems
• Conducts preventive maintenance on all ranching equipment including chutes, gates, engines, feeding equipment, and tools.
• Monitors and conducts light repairs on livestock watering systems at the San Angelo Center. This includes water reservoirs, troughs, solar systems, pumps, pipelines, and remote monitoring equipment. Places work orders for major water system repairs or replacements.
• Surveys and repairs any existing fences on pastures and pens. Prioritizes fence replacement orders.
• Assists in maintaining adequate custodial care of livestock barns and feed storage buildings. Organization and appearance of buildings align with EHS and AACUC inspection standards.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in animal science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of livestock feeding and care and equipment and facility maintenance.
• Working knowledge of low-stress livestock handling practices.
• Ability to evaluate the health of animals and execute next step protocols of care.
• Strong understanding of livestock feeding systems and balanced rations.
• Ability to safely operate a tractor and skid steer.
• Ability to safely operate a pickup and goos

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Feedlot Manager Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department San Angelo Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Angelo, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The Feedlot Manager, under direction, performs daily operations of animal care and oversees feedlot operations to achieve operational goals and AgriLife Research standards. Position performs duties across multiple locations with majority of time spent at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, TX. Livestock under management includes sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and working dogs. Project a positive image of AgriLife Research to both the community and team members by conducting yourself with Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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