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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Temporary Part-Time Livestock Worker 1 - Pocono Downs Racetrack in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4511826 THE POSITION Have you previously worked with horses? Would you like to apply your skills in the dynamic field of horse racing? The Department of Agriculture is looking for a Livestock Worker candidate to support Veterinarians in managing horses, documenting information, and obtaining samples at Pocono Downs Racetrack. Livestock Workers play a crucial role in upholding the guidelines set by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Livestock Worker 1 role entails the monitoring of designated horses, the collection of urine and blood samples, the maintenance of the detention barn, and providing assistance with various farm tasks. You will be required to retrieve the sample kit from the state vet's office, verify the sample numbers on the urine cup, security seals, and witness receipt. Additionally, you must inform the state vet once the urine has been collected and assist the vet in bleeding the horse.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Temporary part-time employment Typical workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The work schedule is vendor controlled and may change as determined by the racing schedule. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Experience in general farm work; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Post Employment Requirement: This position will require possession of a Commission Employee License once hired.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categ ries protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.