Agriculture Specialist , II, III - Livestock - Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Divi

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.

• Provides technical assistance in the general care and accountability of livestock; and oversees livestock program operations.
• Assists in producing, processing, and distributing livestock, livestock feed rations, and livestock commodities; and assists in breeding and in preventive medical treatment of livestock.
• Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and assists in construction, repair, and maintenance of agricultural facilities.
• Implements an established training program; assists in maintaining inventory of materials and supplies; and assists in maintaining records and prepares related correspondence and reports.
• 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 Agriculture Specialist 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history, including job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
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EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3as.gov

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.