Agriculture Operations Specialist

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. Essential Functions 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, fertilizer and insecticide application; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgHires