Enhanced Biosecurity Planner Corvallis

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Enhanced Biosecurity Planner Corvallis
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Enhanced Biosecurity Planner for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Extension at Oregon State University (OSU).
Student technical assistants will support, with moderate independence, Oregon State University’s role in a USDA-funded NADPRP project by assisting in the development of Secure Beef and Milk Supply Plans for Oregon cattle producers. Interns will gain applied experience in livestock biosecurity, stakeholder engagement, and Extension-based program delivery while contributing to the project goal of producing at least 30 enhanced biosecurity plans.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology
Position Duties
  • 20% Training related to federal and state guidelines related to Secure Beef/Milk Supply Plans for the Continuity of Business
  • 50% Coordinate with cattle operations to conduct the process to complete state Secure Beef/Milk Supply Plans
  • 20% answer questions about Secure Beef/Milk Supply Plans
  • 10% Organize physical and electronic materials for the project.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of biosecurity best management practices on cattle operations. Enrolled in a degree program related to animal science, veterinary medicine, or related field of study. 
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or related field of study
  • GIS Skills (i.e., ArcMap, Google Earth Pro)
  • Experienced working on a cattle ranch and/or dairy
  • Previously worked with cattle ranchers and/or dairy farmers
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Working conditions will primarily be in an office setting working with information collected from cattle producers on their operations. The individual will be required to visit cattle facilities and complete information in the Secure Beef/Milk Supply Plan documents. While work will primarily take place within the traditional work week, it may include overnight stays and/or travel outside traditional hours on weekends.  

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P13054SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/12/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/04/2026
Posting Date 04/09/2026
Full Consideration Date 04/24/2026
Closing Date 04/24/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Three references, including names and contact information
For additional information please contact: Jenifer Cruickshank at cruicksj@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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