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Position Number: 22094742 
County: Sevier; Howard; Polk 
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088
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Hiring authority:

Blake Walters

blake.walters@arkansas.gov

(501) 519-0725

 

As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of handling animals and animal husbandry practices
• Experience with livestock markets and sales
• Experience with exhibiting animals
• Experience working with veterinarians
• Understands the livestock and poultry industry on a state and national level
• Ability to use Microsoft office, web-based programs, and a smart phone
• Ability to prepare and compile data and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Physically able to fit test and wear a respirator
• Physically able to stand, walk, stoop, and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• FEMA Incident Command Training 

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.