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TDCJ- Agriculture Specialist IV- Field Crops

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · Huntsville, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the Role

Performs advanced agricultural work. Work involves planning and coordinating field crop operations and agricultural activities to meet production goals and schedules, and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Ensures efficient use of inmate labor and employee time resources.
  • Inspects farm crop operations, reviews reports, and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment.
  • Advises management of production output, problems, and losses, and prepares related reports.
  • Assigns and supervises the work of others.
  • 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.
  • Performs various correctional and custodial support functions.
  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Qualifications

You'd be a GOOD fit if: You meet minimal qualifications as listed in the full job description.

You'd be a GREAT fit if: You exceed minimal qualifications, have work experience and references in a related field, are a hard-working, dependable team player.

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Jesse McKee
Phone: 936-577-7015
Email: Jesse.Mckee@tdcj.texas.gov

Human Resources: Kathy Chandonnet
Phone: 936-437-4106
Email: hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. For assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets, visit:

  • Texas Skills to Work
  • O*NET Online
  • State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions
  • Career One Stop

Application Process

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 up-to-date information about your application, log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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