Farm Supervisor; Agribusiness: State Farm Correctional Center #W0165, #W0161

Position: Farm Supervisor (Hourly) Agribusiness: State Farm Correctional Center #W0165, #W0161

Title:

Farm Supervisor (Hourly) Agribusiness:
State Farm Correctional Center #W0045, #W0062 State Role

Title:

Agricultural Specialist III Hiring Range: $19.90 - $30.99 Hourly wage Pay Band: 3 Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

State Farm Work Center Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties

Perform daily duties of a large farm operation which includes production of row crops, vegetable crops, dairy cattle operation, beef cattle operation, maintenance of buildings, grounds, roadways and the operation and maintenance of all farm equipment utilizing inmate workforce. Provide training, supervision and evaluation to inmate workforce while performing all farm tasks.

This is an hourly position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The hourly employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All hourly employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period.

This hourly position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of farm operation, agriculture production, maintenance and operation of farm equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, follow written and oral instructions, keep accurate records and solve practical problems.
• A valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

• Agricultural, construction or equipment experience.
• Possession of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Pesticide Application Permit or the ability to obtain them.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

• Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff

Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

EEO Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name:
Human Resources
Phone:  Email:
Emailed applications are not accepted.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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