Do you have experience working around horses? Are you interested in utilizing that experience in the exciting world of horse racing? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a Livestock Worker to assist Veterinarians handle horses, record data, and collect samples at Penn National Race Course. You have the opportunity to perform important work that ensures the rules, regulations, and policies of the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission are followed. Apply today to become an essential part of our team!

As a Livestock Worker, you will be responsible for monitoring assigned horses, collecting urine and blood samples, performing upkeep of the Detention Barn, and assisting in any other necessary farm activities. Work includes but may not be limited to:

• Maintaining cleanliness of the barn and equipment
• Escorting horses for testing
• Providing horsemen with necessary equipment
• Ensuring water buckets are full, clean, and disinfected daily
• Assisting with essential tasks when personnel shortages occur

If you have exception work ethic and have the ability to multi-task, we highly encourage you to apply!
 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Part-time employment
• Work hours are 5:45 AM to 10:45 PM, Wednesday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The work schedule is vendor controlled and may change as determined by the racing schedule.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

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 categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.