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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50305432 |
Description Activated On: 3/26/2025 1:29:19 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Livestock Worker 1 position is responsible for the collection of urine samples from assigned races horses, recording and maintaining proper data such as chain of custody procedures, performing upkeep of the Dentention Barn, and assisting in any other neccessary farm activities. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Independently collects animal urine, saliva, and feces samples for testing. Verifies the identity of the racehorses through tattoo identification. Prepares and packages specimens for laboratory testing. Assists Veterinarians or Veterinary Medical Field Officer by restraining animals as the veterinarian collects blood or tissue samples for various tests, administers drugs and biologicals, and conducts examinations. Operates basic farm-related equipment. Sanitizes, maintains, and cares for equipment utilized in the performance of duties. Prepares, maintains, cleans and disinfects stalls, shed rows, and equipment Assists more experienced farm employees in the more skilled farm activities. Performs other related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Not applicable. All decision making is referred to the supervisor, either Commission Veterinarian or Chief Commission Veterinarian. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Commission Employee License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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