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TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I-III - Livestock

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Livestock / Animal Production
Job Description

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and uptodate information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties:

Daily animal husbandry to include feeding, administering medications, and general cleanliness.

Inventories of animals, medications, and tools.

Working outside

Repairing fences and equipment.

Supervision of inmates.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have relevant education, experience, and training.

You have graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

You have experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED and three years fulltime, wageearning experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management and repair.

You have construction, maintenance, or farm equipment management and repair experience.

You have Knowledge of livestock management methods and techniques to include safe and effective handling, feeding, and maintaining animal health.

You have Knowledge of agricultural facilities construction and repair methods and procedures.

You have Knowledge of production and safe handling of various livestock commodities.

You have Knowledge of feed production and inventory control practices and techniques

You are SelfMotivated.

You have a strong work ethic.

You can ride and train horses.

For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Agriculture Specialist I Livestock

Agriculture Specialist II Livestock

Agriculture Specialist III Livestock

Additional Information:

Travel

25% Position may spend 15 nights away per month

Work Site Visits

Yes

Study Material

No

PreService Training Academy Required

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position

Hazardous

Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to: process can be directed to:

Kyle Weatherford Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager OR Human Resources

9364373268

Kyle.Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions,

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education

and experience.

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide .

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.