Agriculture Specialist IV - Farm Crops - Terrell Unit (030096) - EXTENDED

I. JOB SUMMARY 

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. 

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

A. 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; and ensures efficient use of inmate labor and employee time resources. 

B. Inspects farm crop operations, reviews reports, and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment; and advises management of production output, problems, and losses and prepares related reports. 

C. Assigns and supervises the work of others; and develops and implements training programs for employees and inmates in edible and field crop operations. 

D. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional and custodial support functions. 

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

A. Education, Experience, and Training 

1. 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, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 

2. One year full-time, wage-earning experience in a crops agriculture program. 

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred. 

* Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of employment date. 

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position. 

Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position. 

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of farm crops production and management methods, procedures, and techniques including crop rotation, fertilization, herbicides, and pesticides. 

2. Knowledge of plant disease control methods. 

3. Knowledge of accounting techniques for efficient inventory control of production, supplies, and equipment. 

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 

5. Skill in the operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment. 

6. Skill to plan, coordinate, organize, and direct crop production. 

7. Skill to manage the use of farm equipment and supplies. 

8. Skill to evaluate farm operations and recommend improvements. 

9. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

10. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

11. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 

12. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. 

13. Skill in the construction of agricultural structures to include fencing, sheds, and storage facilities. 

14. Skill to supervise the work of others. 

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. 

B. Conditions include working outside and inside, excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive humidity, excessive dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, fumes, smoke or gases, dust, grease and oils, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. 

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, tractors, trailers, hand tools, various farm equipment and implements, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL [email protected]

**Please Note:  This is a continuation of the position posting dated 04/17/26.  Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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