Between $3,823.44 and

$3,906.52

Per Month

Position range in Texas $2,441.00

•$4,098.00 Per Month TDCJ

•Agriculture Specialist

I, II, III

•Livesto

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

•SET

Occupation:

Agricultural Technicians

Location:

BRAZORIA, TX

•77422

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 999

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/22/2026

Expires:

10/07/2026

Agency Job ID:

106101

Job #: 17072165

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

https:

//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=106101&PostingSeq=1 Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

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 barnYou'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have education, Experience, and TrainingYou 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 are self-motivatedYou 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 experienceYou are self-motivated.

•For the full , please click the link below:

Agriculture Specialist I

•LivestockAgriculture Specialist II

•LivestockAgriculture Specialist III

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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.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Lance Horton Kathy ChandonettHiring Manager OR Human Resources979-798-2188 936-437-4106lance.horton@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov 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 PreferenceTo receive

MILITARY

PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps:

//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.

Go to:

http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

EligibilityAn 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.

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.