Agricultural/Animal Associate I - Piedmont REC - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $22.00 - $25.50 Hourly Location : Pickens County, SC Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time Job Number: 109068 Agency: Clemson University Opening Date: 01/23/2025 Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: LA2000 Position Number:: 109068 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 28 hours per week Pay Grade: Band 4 Hiring Range - Min.: $22.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $25.50 Opening Date: 01/23/2025 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply directly to the Clemson Careers page: Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for care, feeding, and management of cattle, operation of farm equipment, and robotic milker. Work with research and teaching faculty to accomplish experiments and instruction. Completes other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional RequirementsEducation: 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field. Work Experience: 1+ years - farm equipment and livestock experience. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.