IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Conata Basin Ranch Hand will work as part of a team with other Conservancy staff, neighbors and agency partners on projects associated with the Conata Basin ranches. The Conata Basin Ranch Hand will act as a representative of the Conservancy and must be people friendly, team-oriented, have strong integrity, a positive attitude and a strong commitment to the values of The Nature Conservancy.
This position is based out of Badlands Ranch, located south of Wall, SD. The Conata Basin Ranch Hand is a non-exempt, full-time six-month position, offering competitive pay. The position is supervised by the Western Dakota Land Manager. This position will work from May through October, 2011.
DUTIES:
• Perform various tasks typical of ranch management such as fencing, spraying weeds, moving and doctoring range cattle.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and vehicles in clean and good working order.
• Complete other tasks as requested.
• Complete administrative paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Maintain constructive, positive relationships with staff, neighbors, partners and visitors to the Conata Basin.
REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of training in an agricultural or science-related field or equivalent related experience in cattle production and 3-4 years ranching experience or equivalent mix of experience and education.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to perform physical work sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather. Must be willing and able to lift 100 pounds, carry a 45-pound backpack for up to eight hours a day, and hike and/or ride a horse ten miles a day.
• Must be able to carefully and consistently follow safety and operational protocols.
• Experience with fence construction and maintenance, general carpentry, tractor, ATV and chainsaw operation, cattle handling and general ranch work is required.
• Current certification in first aid is highly preferred.
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