Agriculture Specialist I, II, III - Livestock - Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division - Ferguson Unit (037215)
Texas Department of Criminal Justice TX
Midway, TX 75852, USA
Published 1 week ago
Full time
JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex agricultural work. Work involves producing livestock and agricultural products; and
monitoring the activities of assigned inmates. Works under general supervision with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides technical assistance in the general care and accountability of livestock; and oversees
livestock program operations.
B. Assists in producing, processing, and distributing livestock, livestock feed rations, and livestock
commodities; and assists in breeding and in preventive medical treatment of livestock.
C. Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and assists in construction, repair, and
maintenance of agricultural facilities.
D. Implements an established training program; assists in maintaining inventory of materials and
supplies; and assists in maintaining records and prepares related correspondence and reports.
E. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations;
searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional
and custodial functions.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of
employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties
performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a
condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this
position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if
minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions
Performs complex agricultural work. Work involves producing livestock and agricultural products; and
monitoring the activities of assigned inmates. Works under general supervision with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides technical assistance in the general care and accountability of livestock; and oversees
livestock program operations.
B. Assists in producing, processing, and distributing livestock, livestock feed rations, and livestock
commodities; and assists in breeding and in preventive medical treatment of livestock.
C. Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and assists in construction, repair, and
maintenance of agricultural facilities.
D. Implements an established training program; assists in maintaining inventory of materials and
supplies; and assists in maintaining records and prepares related correspondence and reports.
E. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations;
searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional
and custodial functions.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of
employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties
performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a
condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this
position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if
minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions