**Working Title: Animal Health Specialist** **Job Class: Animal Health Specialist** **Agency: Racing Commission** + **Job ID** : 84356 + **Location** : Columbus, MN + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/22/2025 + **Closing Date** :03/10/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) + **Division/Unit** : Minnesota Racing Commission / Columbus Barn + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Varies + **Days of Work** : Varies + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $24.42 - $35.43 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees + **End Date** : 09/28/2025 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **THIS IS A 4 MONTH SEASONAL SUMMER POSITION WHICH REQUIRES WORKING SUNDAYS.** The 2025 racing season is May 18, 2025, to September 20, 2025.Training for this position will begin Saturday, May 3, 2025. Running Aces will conduct live racing on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. There are 55 days of live racing scheduled. First post is at 6 pm, Sundays and Thursdays, 7pm, Tuesdays. Work hours are variable and flexible-typically between 4pm and 11pm. This position will monitor and enforce compliance with State of Minnesota statutes and rules relating to the detention, post-race testing, handling of horses after a race, and to monitor and enforce safety regulations in the detention barn. The position will work closely with Racing Commission detention barn veterinary staff, MRC Team, and serve in a lead position over the detention barn technicians on daily basis during the period of live horse racing. **Minimum Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience in working with performance horses + Ability to handle a horse in an emergency. + Experience in the collection of equine blood and urine specimens including chain of custody procedures + Basic knowledge of MRC horse racing laws, rules, policies, and procedures + Must be able to act in an authoritative yet objective manner **Preferred Qualifications** + Certified Veterinary Technician or in pursuit of a degree in an area of veterinary medicine or animal sciences + Knowledge and experience in enforcing compliance laws, regulations, and rules + Experience working with or for the Minnesota Racing Commission **Physical Requirements** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Involves frequent moving and positioning of self to accomplish work tasks + Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions + Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs. **Additional Requirements** Must pass the background check required for all employees of the Minnesota Racing Commission. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.