TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist V - Livestock Progra

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• You have experience directing and overseeing the livestock program operations to include housing, nutritional and health care, breeding, weaning, and animal development; and conducts on-site 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 a 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 full-time, wage-earning experience in the administration or operational support of an agricultural program relevant to livestock production or livestock management.
• Skill to plan, coordinate, and organize livestock production.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to train others.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Additional Information

• Travel 75% - Position may spend 11-15 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

Questions concerning this position can be directed to:

Kyle Weatherford
Hiring Manager
936-437-3150
Kyle.Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov

Questions concerning the application process can be directed to:

Zilleah Ross
Human Resources
hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

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 can be found at the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

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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.