Farm Crew Leader

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff's Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Sheriff's Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Please note, our policy contains personal appearance standards which include prohibiting visible tattoos above the collar line or below the wrist. We ask that all applicants be able to meet this requirement. •This position is eligible for a 4% Cost of Living Increase effective 06/28/2026 Provide lead supervision and training for a crew of farm inmate workers in all areas of planting and harvesting, and in animal care. Oversee the growing of various vegetable and feed crops including ground preparation, seeding, cultivating, fertilizing, spraying, thinning, irrigating and harvesting, at the direction of Farm Crew Supervisor or Higher Authority. Facilitate the day-to-day care of livestock including feeding, watering, and monitoring for disease and/or illness. Assist the Farm Crew Supervisor with, and direct and assigned crew in the vaccinating, birthing, castrating, and butchering of farm animals. Demonstrate and instruct others in proper agricultural methods and procedures. For a full list of duties for this position, please click Farm Crew Leader. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade.

Experience :

Two (2) years of experience in general agriculture including growing crops and animal husbandry, and in operating trucks, tractors and implements such as discs, cultivators and planters. Including some experience as a lead.

Knowledge of:

The uses, maintenance, operation and repair of a variety of farm equipment and implements. Supervisory methods and techniques. Agricultural methods and techniques related to the growing of a variety of food and feed crops and raising of livestock. Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Seed types and varieties. Math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals and fractions.

Skill/Ability to:

Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Instruct and supervise inmate workers in the safe use and care of hand tools, motorized farm equipment, and other implements. Follow and give oral and written instruction. See the full list in link.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Supervisory experience preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act :

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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