About this role
I. JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly complex agricultural work. Work involves overseeing crops and planning agricultural
activities to meet production goals and objectives. Works under limited supervision with considerable
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Coordinates and organizes agricultural activities; oversees and provides guidance and training
in planting, cultivating, and harvesting row or garden crops; and oversees farm program
operations.
B. Provides guidance on field preparation, irrigation, and fertilizer and insecticide application; and
oversees and provides guidance and training in producing, processing, and distributing
agricultural commodities.
C. Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and performs construction, repair, and
maintenance of agricultural facilities.
D. Trains and assists in developing a training program; maintains inventory of materials and
supplies; and maintains records and prepares related correspondence and reports.
E. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations;
searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional
and custodial functions.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Position filled at Ag Spec I, II, or III Pay Level
Agriculture Specialist I
Salary: $3,537.92/month A14
ERS Retiree Salary: $3,463.82/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023010.pdf
Agriculture Specialist II
Salary: $3,716.86/month A15
ERS Retiree Salary: $3,638.40/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023036.pdf
Agriculture Specialist III
Salary: $3,906.52/month A16
ERS Retiree Salary: $3,823.44/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023151.pdf
This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience.
The Agribusiness, Land and Minerals Division has only one Agriculture Specialist position available. Applicants need only submit one application for employment.
Other facts
About Texas Department of Criminal Justice
For more than 36,000 dedicated public servants, our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society and assist victims of crime. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the Lone Star State’s largest state agency and manages more than 146,000 offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with the TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision.
What you'll do
- The Agriculture Specialist oversees agricultural activities, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. They also provide guidance on field preparation and manage the operation of agricultural machinery.
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