TDCJ - Agriculture Specialist I, II, III - Livesto

Positions & Travel Livestock Agriculture Specialist II Livestock Agriculture Specialist III Livestock Additional Information: Travel 25% Position may spend 1-5 nights away per month Work Site Visits: Yes Study Material: No Pre-Service Training Academy Required: Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Important Note to the Candidate: This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience. Military Preference: To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes: Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Contact Information: Questions concerning the application position can be directed to: Lance Horton (Hiring Manager) or Kathy Chandonett (Human Resources). Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io Job Duties Daily animal husbandry to include feeding, administering medications, and general cleanliness. Inventories of animals and medications. Working outside. Repairing fences and equipment. Supervision of inmates. Riding horses. Overseeing a finisher swine barn. You'd be a GOOD fit if: You have education, Experience, and Training. You have graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. You have experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management preferred. You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED and three years full-time, wage-earning experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management and repair. You have construction, maintenance, or farm equipment management and repair experience. You have knowledge of livestock management methods and techniques to include safe and effective handling, feeding, and maintaining animal health. You have knowledge of agricultural facilities construction and repair methods and procedures. You have knowledge of production and safe handling of various livestock commodities. You have knowledge of feed production and inventory control practices and technique. You have these qualities: You are self-motivated. You have a strong work ethic. You have a background in caring for cattle and horses. You have experience riding and training horses. You have swine experience. You are self-motivated. Eligibility: An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. EEO Statement: 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. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department Of Criminal Justice