Available Positions 
 

Full-time, temporary (with the possibility of becoming permanent) at the Paul L. Byrne Memorial Agricultural Teaching and Research Center (University Farm), which is located about five miles south of the main campus. The facilities include: offices; classrooms; a pavilion; beef, dairy, meats, sheep, and swine units; shops; a nursery and green houses; 800 acres of diversified irrigated cropland; and 250 acres of rangeland. Please visit our Website at: http://www.csuchicoag.org/     

POSITION: The Livestock Technician II will be assigned to the federally inspected Meats Facility. Under the direction of a faculty member, the incumbent will assist in lab setup and function; work with students and faculty performing daily activities involving the harvest, dressing, fabrication, and processing of livestock, including sausage and jerky manufacturing, meat curing, and packaging; coordinate the laboratory’s food safety program (HACCP), including microbiological testing; manage all production records, including both food safety and inventory; assist/support research activities in the meats laboratory; assist in the coordination of the state FFA meat judging contest; assist in minor maintenance of buildings and facilities; provide safety training for student employees; and perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements include a Bachelor’s of Science in meat science, food science, animal science, or related field or equivalent specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully acquired the knowledge and abilities for this particular position. An extensive knowledge of harvesting, dressing, fabrication, and further processing (sausage manufacturing and meat curing) of beef, pork, and lamb is required. The incumbent must have knowledge and the ability to work with USDA inspection and HACCP, including maintaining clear and concise food safety and inventory records; possess the ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of this position; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse population of staff, faculty, students and others; adjust to change (i.e., work environment, technology); function cooperatively and productively as a member of a unit; and possess a demonstrated ability to perform the duties listed herein. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license. If education was used as a qualifying factor, a sealed, official transcript providing evidence of educational attainment will also be required of the successful candidate. 

PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to candidates with: a Master of Science degree in meat science or related field; three years of meat industry experience including, but not limited to, food safety training, quality control training, harvesting and dressing of livestock, fabrication, sausage and cured meats production; meat judging experience; and computer literacy.  

 Download the application and supplemental questionnaire from the Web at www.csuchico.edu/hr/vacancies.shtml.  

Staff Human Resources Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  

Application materials and information regarding open positions
are available in the Staff Human Resources Office. 

An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by accessing the following Website: http://www.csuchico.edu/up.  

The status, time base, and length of temporary appointments may be changed at the University’s discretion. 

NOTE: CSU, Chico is required by federal law to hire only persons authorized to work in the United States. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work within three (3) days of starting employment. 

CSU, Chico does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, or disability. Qualified applicants with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation during any phase of the selection process providing such request is made to the Human Resources Office at least five working days in advance. 

Fair Share Fees: With the passage of Senate Bill 645, employees holding positions subject to a collective bargaining agreement will be required to pay fair share fees to the representing employee organization. Fair Share fees are mandatory deductions. The amount of fair share fees varies by employee organization and is based upon a percentage of each employee's current gross wages. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: A multicultural community with a population of 105,080, Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. Convenient to Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Lake Tahoe region, and many state and national parks, Chico retains the charm of a small town while offering excellent medical services, a fine school system, and many cultural attractions. Bidwell Park, the second largest municipal park west of the Mississippi, extends from the city center along a creek, deep into the foothills and canyons. Several publications have highlighted the community of Chico, including one that identified Chico as one of the fifty best towns in the United States, and another named Chico "America's Best Bike Town." The cost of living in Chico is comparable to moderate-size Midwestern cities. More information about CSU, Chico and the Chico community can be found at www.csuchico.edu and www.csuchico.edu/life_in_chico.shtml.

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