Farm Cattle Technician II

• Supervise and lead farm workers in cattle operations in the absence of the PRF Director.
• Provide daily care for a herd of 900+ cattle, including feeding, watering, and monitoring animal health.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, deworming treatments, and insecticides as needed.
• Assist with calving, tagging newborn calves, castration, branding, and preparing cattle for sale.
• Identify signs of illness or injury and assist with breeding and herd management.
• Repair and maintain fences, buildings, tools, and equipment.
• Operate tractors and other farm machinery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) years of verifiable employment experience in leading cattle production operation required.
• Experience in management of large cattle herds and stocker calf operations required.
• Must have knowledge of general medications and vaccinations.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines. Class A CDL preferred.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.