Instructional Technician - Farm (Animal Science)
Definition:
Under direction assists in the operation and maintenance of the agriculture and natural resources program and equipment including preparing demonstrations for the class.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Any combination equivalent to:
Associates degree in agriculture, natural resources, or a related area and one (1) year of responsible experience in animal husbandry related to beef, sheep, swine or equine production.
Example of Duties:
Performs a variety of duties related to the Agriculture and Natural Resources program including but not limited to:
Exam Process:
The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. The application requires the completion of Supplemental Questions to evaluate your education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process.
The examination process will include a competency exam (40% weight) and a performance examination (60% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency exam, only the 10 highest scoring candidates, plus ties, will be invited to the performance examination. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each testing section.
INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017
For the complete job announcement and application, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scccd
Under direction assists in the operation and maintenance of the agriculture and natural resources program and equipment including preparing demonstrations for the class.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Any combination equivalent to:
Associates degree in agriculture, natural resources, or a related area and one (1) year of responsible experience in animal husbandry related to beef, sheep, swine or equine production.
Example of Duties:
Performs a variety of duties related to the Agriculture and Natural Resources program including but not limited to:
- Demonstrates proper techniques and use of tools and equipment for students during laboratory classes.
- Prepares instruments, equipment, tools and facilities for laboratory classes in a variety of environments.
- Maintains livestock facilities and the care of livestock to include feeding, watering, observing for illness and unusual behavior.
- Collects debris, refuse and animal waste from farm and remove using brooms, shovels, rakes or other tools in order to clear site using proper safety techniques.
- Prepares soil for planting, dicing, plowing, fertilizing, cultivating and irrigating in order to adjust to seasonal changes in accordance with planned use.
- Contracts farm labor services and monitors the work of laborers.
- Identifies and conducts treatment for diseases in planted areas in order to prevent contamination.
- Uses proper tools to install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation.
Exam Process:
The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. The application requires the completion of Supplemental Questions to evaluate your education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process.
The examination process will include a competency exam (40% weight) and a performance examination (60% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency exam, only the 10 highest scoring candidates, plus ties, will be invited to the performance examination. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each testing section.
INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017
For the complete job announcement and application, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scccd