Cattle Ranch Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)

Position InformationWorking Title: Cattle Ranch Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)Department: USMARC-0937Requisition Number: S_260374Posting Open Date: 05/15/2026Application Review Date: 05/27/2026Open Until Filled: YesDescription of WorkThe 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 focused on solving high-priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 800–1,200 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.Minimum Required QualificationsHigh school diploma plus four years of beef livestock production experience, ORAssociate 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.Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures.Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.Preferred QualificationsSupervisory experience is preferred but not required.BenefitsGenerous 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.Retirement plans with university match.Physical and Driving RequirementsPre-Placement Driving Record Review Required.Physical Requirements: Yes.Must have a valid driver's license that meets university driver eligibility requirements.SalaryPosted Salary: $20.00 per hour minimum.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.J-18808-Ljbffr