TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I, II, III - Crops

Job Description

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, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

* To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript) *

Job Duties:

Working outside

Repairing equipment

Supervision of Inmates

Monitoring production of edible and row crops

Monitoring Hay Production

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have the ability to work in a team setting

You have a strong work ethic

You are detail oriented

You have knowledge of Cultivating, Irrigation, Harvesting, and record keeping

You have knowledge of heavy equipment

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have knowledge of current Farming Practices

You have additional knowledge and/or applicators certification for pesticides

You have additional knowledge and/or applicators certification for herbicides

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

Agriculture Specialist I - Crops

Agriculture Specialist II - Crops

Agriculture Specialist III - Crops

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

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:

Daniel May                                                                                  Kathy Chandonnet

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-291-5119                                                                              936-437-4106

Daniel.May@tdcj.texas.gov                                                         hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions,

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education

and experience.**

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

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

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

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.