Livestock Worker 1 (Temporary) - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4801314) Apply  Livestock Worker 1 (Temporary) - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Salary $17.00 Hourly Location Erie County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Temporary Part-time Job Number N-2025-16311 Department Department of Agriculture Division AG Prsq Isl Dwns Rctrk Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 50000 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST02 Bureau / Division Code 00043173 Bureau / Division Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Worksite Address 8199 Perry Hwy City Erie, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16509 Contact Name Zachary Bender Contact Email RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Do you have a background in working with horses? Are you eager to apply your skills in the thrilling field of horse racing? The Department of Agriculture is looking for individuals to fill Livestock Worker roles to support Veterinarians by managing horses and documenting sample information at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. Livestock Workers carry out crucial tasks to ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies set forth by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Livestock Worker 1 role involves overseeing designated horses, gathering urine samples from them, preparing these samples per established protocols, and completing necessary records and paperwork, as well as aiding in other essential farm tasks. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00215601) Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Temporary, part-time employment + Typical work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 7:00 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 willnotbe 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess experience in general farm work? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you completed any college coursework in agriculture? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov