data analyst Las Cruces, NM
Job description
Salary
$17.80 - $28.48 Hourly
$37,029 - $59,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
Please visit us at www.NMFarmandRanchMuseum.org
Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.
This position serves as a cowboy/cowgirl/farmworker on the museum's working ranch and is responsible for maintaining the ranch grounds, cleaning animal stalls, maintaining farm equipment, and helping with the daily care and medical needs of cattle, sheep, and horses. This position performs daily demonstrations to museum visitors and maintains a safe environment for the museum's livestock and visitors. May assist museum staff with creating exhibit and educational programming based on ranch operations and livestock breeds.
How does it get done?
Daily responsibilities for the farmworker/cowboy/cowgirl include feeding and watering of livestock, cleaning stalls/pens, and repairing fences. The cowgirl/cowboy/farmworker performs weighing, branding, and field medical treatment of livestock. In addition to livestock care, duties include speaking to the public about ranching and farming practices and public demonstrations in the arena. Must be able to train livestock and ride a horse for these demonstrations. Other public demonstrations include pony rides for children and shearing sheep. The farmworker/cowgirl/cowboy must have a respect for the livestock industry and love for working with cattle and sheep through long days, including birthing season. Position is subject to working in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and will include extended working hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays due to livestock needs. Must be able to safely operate heavy equipment such as bulldozer, front end loader, dump truck, and backhoe.
Who are the customers?
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum visitors
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate loves riding horses, being outside all day, stacking hundreds of bales of hay in summer, birthing calves in winter, shearing sheep, branding cattle, and bottle-feeding lambs. Enjoys the routine of daily chores, including watering and feeding livestock, mucking stalls, maintaining the grounds, and repairing machinery. Willing to work hard as a team player.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Aquaculture, Animal Science or Wildlife Science, or other closely related field and one (1) year in farm or ranch related experience including basic construction, electrical, and plumbing skills, heavy and farm equipment operation/maintenance, fisheries and/or wildlife habitat management. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
May require working in adverse weather conditions with extended periods of exposure to sunlight, heat, cold, and wind. Working conditions may include exposure to agricultural pesticides, chemicals, and livestock and their medications. Requires daily manual labor; long hours of standing and or walking, constant bending, twisting, and kneeling; and ability to operate light/heavy equipment. May be required to transport livestock for long periods of time driving in a truck pulling a livestock trailer. Extended hours or weekends to care for livestock, including routine feedings, birthing, and emergencies are required. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Greg Ball (575) 522-4100 or Email: [email protected]
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
