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Posted: 16-Apr-25
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Internal Number: 96528
Requisition Number: S_250292
Department: USMARC-0937
Description of Work:
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As the Sheep Guard Dog Supervisor, you will:
As the Sheep Guard Dog Supervisor, you will:
- Assist with sheep husbandry, including feeding, health monitoring, and maintaining a clean environment to promote flock health.
- Retrain and acclimate adult livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), monitor behavior, and provide ongoing training to ensure effective protection of the flock.
- Bond and socialize puppies with the sheep flock, supporting their development and integration into protective roles.
- Provide routine veterinary care for both sheep and dogs, including vaccinations and treatment for health issues.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on sheep and dog health and behavior, ensuring accuracy and providing insights to researchers and management.
Position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility, ability to travel between pastures and facilities is required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Within the livestock industry, this position is sometimes referred to as a herdsman, shepherd, or livestock guardian dog handler.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace—it's the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
- Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
- Generous retirement plans with a university match
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency plus four years' experience in livestock care and management, with a focus on sheep. OR
- Associate degree in animal science, agriculture, or related field plus two years of experience in livestock care and management, with a focus on sheep. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), including training, behavior management, and care, as well as all aspects of sheep husbandry (e.g., feeding, lambing, health monitoring, and nutrition).
- Proficient in animal behavior observation and data collection, including tracking sheep and dog health, feeding patterns, and behavior. Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate records.
- Must be able to operate and maintain livestock equipment and facilities.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform manual labor.
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Posted Salary: $20.00/hr minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
About University of Nebraska Lincoln
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.
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