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:
Performs advanced agricultural work. Work involves planning and coordinating field crop operation and agricultural activities to meet production goals and schedules; and supervising the work of others. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Plans and coordinates farm crops program operations; coordinates and organizes all edible and field crops activities; establishes and coordinates time management schedules for edible and field crops employees and inmates; and ensures efficient use of inmate labor and employee time resources.
Inspects farm crop operations, reviews reports, and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment; and advises management of production output, problems, and losses and prepares related reports.
Assigns and supervises the work of others; and develops and implements training programs for employees and inmates in edible and field crop operations.
Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional and custodial support functions.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You meet minimal qualifications as listed in the job description linked below.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You exceed minimal qualifications, have work experience and references in related field, hardworking, dependable team player.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Agriculture Specialist IV Farm Crops
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:
Jesse McKee Kathy Chandonnet
Hiring Manager OR Human Resources
9365777015 9364374106
Jesse.Mckee@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
Important Note to the Candidate:
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.
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:
Performs advanced agricultural work. Work involves planning and coordinating field crop operation and agricultural activities to meet production goals and schedules; and supervising the work of others. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Plans and coordinates farm crops program operations; coordinates and organizes all edible and field crops activities; establishes and coordinates time management schedules for edible and field crops employees and inmates; and ensures efficient use of inmate labor and employee time resources.
Inspects farm crop operations, reviews reports, and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment; and advises management of production output, problems, and losses and prepares related reports.
Assigns and supervises the work of others; and develops and implements training programs for employees and inmates in edible and field crop operations.
Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional and custodial support functions.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You meet minimal qualifications as listed in the job description linked below.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You exceed minimal qualifications, have work experience and references in related field, hardworking, dependable team player.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Agriculture Specialist IV Farm Crops
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:
Jesse McKee Kathy Chandonnet
Hiring Manager OR Human Resources
9365777015 9364374106
Jesse.Mckee@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
Important Note to the Candidate:
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.