Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Cattle Ranch Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)
Department
USMARC-0937
Requisition Number
S_260374
Posting Open Date
05/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
05/27/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As a Cattle Ranch Supervisor, you will:
- Provide a variety of basic to skilled agricultural duties to support research and production activities at an agricultural research facility in the beef livestock production area.
- Provide general care and husbandry for approximately 800-1200 cattle,
- Maintain machinery and fences.
- Assist with pasture management and the collection of research data.
- Oversee daily health care, perform artificial insemination, palpation for pregnancy, and care during calving as needed.
- Assist with or develop a grazing plan for the land area using a rotational grazing scheme.
- Provide occasional supervision for 1-4 employees.
Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. In the livestock industry, this position may be referred to as a Cattle Barn Manager.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About Us
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the
Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL:
https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma plus four years of beef livestock production experience, OR
- Associate degree in animal science or related field plus two years of beef livestock production experience. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
- Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures essential.
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$20.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Sheila Trampe, sheila.trampe@usda.gov
Job Category (old)
Office/Service
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)
Clay Center, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
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Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
