TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I,II,II - Livestock

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

Responsibilities

• Handle daily animal husbandry tasks, including feeding and administering medications
• Maintain clean, healthy living conditions for animals
• Complete regular inventories of animals and medications
• Work outdoors, repair fences and equipment
• Supervise inmates as part of daily operations
• Ride horses and perform other tasks as needed to support unit operations

Requirements

You’d be a good fit if you meet the following:

• Graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED
• Experience in livestock production, crop production, agriculture programs, or farm equipment management

You’d be a great fit if you also have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of full-time experience in livestock production, crop production, agriculture programs, or farm equipment management and repair
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or farm equipment repair
• Strong knowledge of livestock management methods, safe handling, feeding, and maintaining animal health
• Understanding of agricultural facility construction and repair practices
• Knowledge of livestock commodity production and feed production and inventory control
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Background in caring for cattle and horses
• Experience riding and training horses

Additional Information

• Travel: 25% (may spend 1–5 nights away per month)
• Pre-Service Training Academy: Required
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous Duty
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment

Questions concerning this position can be directed to:
Daniel May, Hiring Manager
936-291-5119
daniel.may@tdcj.texas.gov

Questions concerning the application process can be directed to:
Zilleah Ross, Human Resources
936-437-3150
hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to your job application. Additional information on military occupation specialty codes and translating military experience can be found at:

• State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions
• Texas Skills to Work
• O*NET Online
• CareerOneStop

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions via CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible without sponsorship during the term of employment.