Agricultural Inspector jobs in South Dakota
Agricultural Inspector inspects and ensures conformance to quality standards using written specifications. May require 5 years experience in Agricultural Inspection and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being an Agricultural Inspector applies wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures within a specific field of specialization. Works under minimum supervision. Additionally, Agricultural Inspector assignments are broad and complex in nature. Typically reports to a manager or head of the unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Agricultural Foreman
- Ag Jobs
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Brookings, SD
FULL_TIME
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
South Dakota State University
Working Title
Agricultural Foreman
Posting Number
CSA02001P
Department
SDSU-Ag Experiment Station-AES
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Ag Experiment Station at South Dakota State University is currently seeking an Agricultural Foreman at the Ag Experiment Station's Farm Department Facility. Maintain the farm and help in producing feed for the animal units in this hands-on position.
Job Responsibilities: This position will assist with duties that will enable the farm to deliver its missions of teaching and research such as harvesting and delivering feedstuffs to animal units, maintenance of facilities, and overall appearance of the farm.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:- Operations and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities
- Data entry for inventory tracking purposes and budget analysis
- Computer software (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Training techniques
Skill & Ability to:- Operate tractors, skid loaders, and other farming equipment.
- Communicate effectively.
- Work in all weather conditions.
Required License: Valid driver's license. Commercial pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Comments: SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #:
Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [AE9027-80610]
Posting Date
04/10/2024
Closing Date
04/24/2024
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
$18.04/hour - $20.29/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Usually 8am to 5 pm, however there will be times that we will need to work later than 5 and an occasional weekend.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Other
If other, please indicate
commercial pesticide applicator license
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Multiple Stimuli, Reading, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Respirator, Protective Clothing
If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position
Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Use of Either Hand, Independently
Describe any of the conditions selected
This person will need to be able to sit in tractors for many hours at a time. Also being able to lift bags of seed and silage bags. They will also need the dexterity to be able to loosen or tighten nuts and bolts in small confined spaces. It will also require crawling, around and under different machines
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Near Vision
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Animal Handling, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Electrical Current, Vibrations
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Much of the work is done outside so worker must be able to handle the weather extremes. Also since it is a farm worker job there will be dust and noise and uneven terrain. Be able to sit in front of computer screens for extended periods of time.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Farm or Grassland Environment, Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
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- US Agricultural Research Service
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Brookings, SD
FULL_TIME
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About South Dakota
South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...
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$36,328 to $55,298
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