TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I, II, III - Crops

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

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Job Duties:

The position reports to Buffalo Ranch Farm on a daily basis. Duties include direct contact with inmates and farm related activities. The day to day functions of an Agriculture Specialist - Crops is to maintain edible crops, produce hay, maintain safe and secure work environment, and other tasks assigned. Will need to be able to adapt to situations that may arise during day to day operations. 

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

you have a strong work ethic with attendance and punctuality. 

You are detail oriented. 

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have been farming for a minimum for 3 years. 

You are knowledgeable in farm operations.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Agriculture Specialist I - $3,537.92 - $3,463.82 

Agriculture Specialist II - $3,716.86 - $3,638.40

Agriculture Specialist III - $3,906.52 -$3,823.44

Additional Information:

Travel  

25% - Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous Duty

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

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                      Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                     process can be directed to:                           

Joshua York                                                               Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR      Human Resources

936-294-6154                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                             [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

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

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

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

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

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.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.