About this role
JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex agricultural work. Work involves producing livestock and agricultural products; and
monitoring the activities of assigned inmates. Works under general supervision with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides technical assistance in the general care and accountability of livestock; and oversees
livestock program operations.
B. Assists in producing, processing, and distributing livestock, livestock feed rations, and livestock
commodities; and assists in breeding and in preventive medical treatment of livestock.
C. Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and assists in construction, repair, and
maintenance of agricultural facilities.
D. Implements an established training program; assists in maintaining inventory of materials and
supplies; and assists in maintaining 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Position filled at Ag Spec I, II, or III Pay Level
Title: Agriculture Specialist I
$3,537.92/month - Salary GR.A14
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will
be $3,463.82.
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023012.pdf
Title: Agriculture Specialist II
$3,716.86/month - Salary GR.A15
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will
be $3,638.40.
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023085.pdf
Title: Agriculture Specialist III
$3,906.52/month - Salary GR.A16
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will
be $3,823.44.
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/023152.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 Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division has only
one Agriculture Specialist position available. Applicants need only
submit one application for employment.
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.
No military equivalent
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 performs complex agricultural work related to livestock and agricultural products while monitoring assigned inmates. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, overseeing livestock operations, and maintaining agricultural facilities.
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