Job Description

Superintendent, V-Bar-V/DK Ranch (Rimrock, AZ)
Posting Number req24462
Department V-Bar-V Ranch
Department Website Link https://experimentstation.arizona.edu/v-bar-v-ranch
Location Outside of Tucson
Address 4005 N Forest Road 618, Rimrock , AZ 86335 USA
Position Highlights
The V-Bar-V and DK Ranches at the University of Arizona are looking for an experienced Superintendent to run working ranches with a collaborative focus on research, instruction, and Cooperative Extension activities.
The Superintendent position supervises staff and serves as the site lead at both the V-Bar-V (V-V) and Cracchiolo Ranch (DK). This position works with the Arizona Experiment Station (AES) Director, University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), University Animal Care (UAC), and University Animal Welfare (UAW) departments, and is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance, proper animal care, husbandry, and herd management under the 500-cow federal grazing permit.
This position works with the AES Director and the Range Science Coordinator in the development of the V-V annual grazing plans and Annual Operating Instructions with the US Forest Service. The V-V superintendent works collaboratively with UA Faculty, extension personnel, government, and external stakeholders in facilitating active research, teaching, and outreach opportunities at the V-V and DK, in line with the UA land grant mission.
V-V and DK infrastructure includes the Forest Service grazing permit, cattle handling facilities, fields, shops, equipment, personnel, and long-term cattle performance and genomic data. The Director is responsible for managing the $750K annual operating budget, as well as executing and delivering contractual services and agreements generating revenue annually.
It is preferred that the successful applicant live onsite at V-Bar-V to provide day-to-day and 24 hour emergency services as needed, and housing is provided, but is not mandatory.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead support staff and other ranch personnel.
• Evaluate performance, solicit and recruit personnel, and build team strengths and personnel awareness.
• Coordinate resources and facility infrastructure improvement focused on provision of daily animal care needs, husbandry, and management of UA livestock herd in line with UA IACUC and AAALAC standards.
• Responsible for adaptive grazing strategies and ecological monitoring for range management.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment and facilities at both locations.
• Manage V-V and DK Ranches by overseeing and making daily decisions, reviewing and developing management strategies, enforcing policy, establishing operational guidelines, resolving issues during challenging situations, and overseeing daily research operations.
• Engage and communicate with research faculty, industry representatives, stakeholders, community leaders, and support staff personnel in designing, planning, and executing a variety of research programs and activities.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with project leaders and other users of the facility to determine needs, feasibility, and resources, and assign support resources in a timely fashion to accomplish tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of and expertise in rangeland cattle production practices on federal land including artificial insemination, breeding, palpation, genetic-based trait selection, livestock marketing, federal land grazing policies and practices, best practices for support of research, extension and education programs, field station operations and facilities, and team leadership.
• Ability to use the computer proficiently including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and email.
• Ability to work in a busy, dynamic environment where each day will present new challenges and opportunities.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of

education and work experience. * Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive according to the University
.
Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of related managerial experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's or in Animal Science, Range Science, or related field of study.
• Significant and exceptional work experience as staff or as a leader on a Land Grant University Research Station.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 7
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .
Career Stream and Level M2
Job Family Agriculture
Job Function Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 12/8/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Brett Blum
bcb@arizona.edu
Open Date 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
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