TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist V - Livestock Program
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:
Travel to multiple units.
Production oversight for the poultry operation.
Reports and data collection.
Overseeing staff and inmates on multiple locations.
Ensuring animal husbandry.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have experience directing and oversees the livestock program operations to include housing, nutritional and health care, breeding, weaning, and animal development; and conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance with agriculture laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures.
You have experience planning and directing livestock program activities and feed mill operations; and inspects program operations, reviews reports, and advises management of livestock production statistics and problems and prepares related reports.
You have experience working with program staff in resolving program problems; develops and implements a training program for staff and inmates; and provides training and technical assistance in the livestock program areas.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or a related field preferred.
You have Three years fulltime, wageearning experience in the administration or operational support of an agricultural program relevant to livestock production or livestock management.
You have Skill to plan, coordinate, and organize livestock production
You have Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
You have Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
You have Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
You have Skill to train others.
You are SelfMotivated
You have a strong work ethic.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Agriculture Specialist V Livestock Program
Additional Information:
Travel
75% Position may spend 11¿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
9364373150
Kyle.Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@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:
Travel to multiple units.
Production oversight for the poultry operation.
Reports and data collection.
Overseeing staff and inmates on multiple locations.
Ensuring animal husbandry.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have experience directing and oversees the livestock program operations to include housing, nutritional and health care, breeding, weaning, and animal development; and conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance with agriculture laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures.
You have experience planning and directing livestock program activities and feed mill operations; and inspects program operations, reviews reports, and advises management of livestock production statistics and problems and prepares related reports.
You have experience working with program staff in resolving program problems; develops and implements a training program for staff and inmates; and provides training and technical assistance in the livestock program areas.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or a related field preferred.
You have Three years fulltime, wageearning experience in the administration or operational support of an agricultural program relevant to livestock production or livestock management.
You have Skill to plan, coordinate, and organize livestock production
You have Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
You have Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
You have Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
You have Skill to train others.
You are SelfMotivated
You have a strong work ethic.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Agriculture Specialist V Livestock Program
Additional Information:
Travel
75% Position may spend 11¿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
9364373150
Kyle.Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@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.