What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRICULTURE SPEC IV - Livestock position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
CLOSES: 02-21-2025
JOB POSTING NO: 023046DA
PAYROLL TITLE: AGRICULTURE SPEC IV
EXTENDED TITLE: Livestock
SALARY: GR. A17 - ($4291.51 / Monthly)
VACANCY LOCATION: Rosharon, TX
UNIT/DEPT: Memorial Unit - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division
PAYROLL JOB#: 030116
- Hazardous Duty Pay
- Law Enforcement & Custodial Officers System (LECOS) Retirement
- TDCJ Training Academy Required
- Telephonic Interviews Will Be Accepted
- Work Site Visits Will Be Conducted
- No Study Material
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by
an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of
Education (USDE). Major course work in Agriculture or a related
field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in
excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty
semester hours from an accredited college or university on a
year-for-year basis.
2. One year full-time, wage-earning experience in livestock
production or livestock production agriculture programs.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture
Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within six months
of employment date.
Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a
Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only
until the initially established expiration date. Failure to
comply with this contingency statement will result in separation
from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be
extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from
employment or acceptance of another position.
Must maintain valid license for continued employment in position.
**The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will
be $4,199.03.**
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.
No military equivalent
*Applicants who want to schedule an appointment for a work site visit must call the contact person listed below.*
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Applicants must submit the State of Texas Application For Employment and the applicable supplement for outside applicants (PERS 282) or current TDCJ employees (PERS 598) to the contact person listed on the job posting. Applications can be submitted through the TDCJ website, the Work In Texas website, fax, mail, email, or hand delivered. If submitted through Work in Texas, the supplement must also be submitted to the contact person. Faxed applications must be complete and legible in order to be considered and must not have been sent from a fax machine located at a TDCJ unit or department. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the contact person's email address.
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936-437-4141)
EMAIL (hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov)
Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00PM on 02-21-2025. A complete job description and all application forms may be obtained at the above address or by viewing the Job Description. Job Descriptions are available in PDF format which maybe read with the free Adobe Reader.
*Equal Opportunity Employer*
*Authority is granted on or after: 03-01-2025*
Salary : $4,292
