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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: ELY, NV
Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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Attends sheep flock grazing on range or pasture; moves sheep to and about area assigned for grazing; prevents animals from wandering and becoming lost, using trained dogs to round up strays and assists in moving flock to other locations. Beds down sheep near campsite or in a pen each night. Guards flock against predatory animals and prevents them from eating poisonous plants. May assist in lambing, docking, castrating, dehorning, shearing, vaccinating, drenching and medicating animals. The size of range flocks generally are 800-1000 sheep. May attend sheep and lambs in barns during lambing season. May brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark sheep for identification purposes. May sort and cut culls. May feed animals supplementary rations. Must possess 6 months experience as a sheepherder or similar occupation involving the range tending and production of livestock. One month summer and one month winter herding is preferred, but not mandatory. Must provide one reference of a previous employer who can verify work experience and provide information regarding applicants job performance. If applicant has not workerd as shepherd in the last 12 months up to 2 referrences will be required. Job runs 11/01/12-10/31/13. Pay is $800.00 per month plus Room. Minimum age 16. Employment office to call MPAS 8:00am to 5:00pm (MST)at 1-800-349-6439 with client at desk.

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