Agriculture Specialist ,II,III - Crops - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division

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.

Position filled at Agriculture Specialist I, II, or III Pay Level.

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and performs construction, repair, and maintenance of agricultural facilities.
• Trains and assists in developing a training program; maintains inventory of materials and supplies; and maintains 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.

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.