Agricultural/Animal Assoc. I Barnwell, SC

Clemson University • Full-time • Barnwell, South Carolina, United States • USD $37.50k - USD $50k / year • 3m ago

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide support to the EREC Beef Cattle Unit. Support and participate in herd management including health maintenance, feeding, breeding, calving and general herd maintenance. Assist in hay production and other agronomic activities including but not limited to planting and caring for pastures. Assist in maintenance and upkeep of beef cattle facilities. Assist in other cattle and forage activities as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

40% - Essential - Animal Care Oversight: Performs routine health checks and monitors status of herd; performs feeding duties; performs herd maintenance duties including vaccinations and treatment of sick animals; assist in breeding program; assist in calving and care of young animals.

20% - Essential - Facility Maintenance: Builds, repairs, and provides maintenance for the Beef Cattle Unit facilities including corrals and fence lines.

20% - Essential - Feed Production: Plants, cultivates and harvests crops and forages utilized as feed and grazing for livestock; maintains pastures with spraying, fertilization and mowing.

10% - Essential - Support for Data Collection, Research, and Educational Activities: Assist and support forages and livestock research projects as needed including plot preparation, pasture establishment; and collecting data on cattle when directed by the Supervisor. Assist with organization of field days and other education activities.

10% - Essential - Support programs of EREC: Assist as needed and as directed with the general operation and maintenance of EREC.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Horticulture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or related field, plus experience in agriculture.
Work Experience - 2+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

50% - Stand for prolonged period
50% - Walk or move about
25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
50% - Recognize or inspect visually
25% - Move, transport, raise or lower
50% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

50% - Exposure to heat or cold
10% - Exposure to dust/fumes
20% - Wet or humid
25% - Noise
20% - Vibration

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: $37,500 - $50,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Barnwell, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 7, 2025

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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