TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I,II,III - 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 required: 25% (may spend 1–5 nights away per month)
• Pre-Service Training Academy required
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity position
• Outside applicants must submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment

For questions about this position, contact:
Robert Buchanek, Hiring Manager
281-595-3491 EXT 1315
robby.buchanek@tdcj.texas.gov

Military preference available for eligible applicants with required documentation. Additional resources for translating military experience to civilian terms can be found at: Texas Skills to Work, O*NET Online, and State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide.