TDCJ - Program Supervisor IV - Production Coordinator and Contract Operations

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Job Duties:

This Position will report to the Region V office in Plainview, TX.

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates agriculture program activities to include field and edible crops and livestock production and contract operations; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. 

Participates in the development of program goals and objectives; prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program production activities; conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies and recommends improvements; and prepares program budget requests. 

Confers with staff on agriculture production and contract issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; and provides training and technical assistance in the program areas. 

Assigns and supervises the work of others. 

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

You'd be a GOOD 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).  

You have five years full-time, wage-earning agriculture or food science program administration experience. 

You have two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees

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) with major course work in Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field

You have knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 

You have knowledge of farm and ranch management methods. 

You have knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 

You have knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 

You have the skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

You have the skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 

You have the skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

Yous have the skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 

You have the skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

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

Program Supervisor IV - Production Coordinator and Contract Operations

Additional Information:

Travel 

75% - Position may spend 11¿15 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

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                                               Questions concerning the application

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

Bill Lewis                                                                                    Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-437-2189                                                                              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.