APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,830.08 to
$52,387.92
PAY GRADE: 29
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position will oversee the operation of a correctional institution dairy, producing and processing milk and milk products for institutional use and sale; manage a dairy herd, including breeding, feeding and caring for cattle; instruct inmates in the care of dairy cattle and milk processing. Supervise and train inmates in the operation of a milk processing plant including pasteurization of milk through a heat exchanger; homogenization of the milk; operation of the milk separator; oversee and train inmates in proper sanitation procedures including proper use and storage of sanitation chemicals in accordance with State and Federal health regulations.
Conduct bacteria tests before and after milk production to ensure quality control of product; determine butterfat content of milk and calculate amount of cream to remove achieving desired butterfat. Complete daily processing sheets that record and track milk production and product distribution; prepare product delivery forms, schedule shipping and deliver to various State institutions. Supervise and train inmates in the care of newborn calves; ordering proper amount of milk to be held out of the processing room; administering appropriate medications; and tagging, photographing and logging data to ensure the health and well being of the calves. Supervise and train inmates in the feeding, milking and care of adult cattle including branding, dehorning, castration and disease detection to ensure the health and well being of bulls, steers, heifers and the milking string.
Maintain and consult breeding, production, culling and heifer selection records in order to track and determine breeding schedules. Perform related duties as needed. THIS POSITION MY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Two years of experience in the care and milking of a dairy herd producing milk for sale including operation and maintenance of mechanical milkers and milk processing equipment, one of which was at a supervisory level; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
