Job

ID 102161

Location Tennessee Colony Other Recruiting Location Tennessee Colony Number of Openings 1 State Job Code(s) 4674, 4672, 4673 Close Date 08/12/2026 Company Texas Dept of Criminal Justice Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Admin Plan(s) A Salary Admin Grade(s) 16, 14, 15 Salary Range $3463.82

• 3906.

52 per Month Job Description 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:

Job duties include daily animal husbandry, including feeding, administering medications, and maintaining general cleanliness, conducting inventories of animals and medications, working outdoors, repairing equipment, and supervising inmates. You'd be a GOOD fit if: You have experience in livestock production, crop production, livestock or crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management. You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have swine and poultry experience. You have a background in caring for animals. You are self-motivated. You have a strong work ethic. You are detail-oriented. For the full Job Description, please click the link below: Agriculture Specialist I

• Livestock Agriculture Specialist II
• Livestock Agriculture Specialist III

• Livestock Additional Information:

• This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience.
• Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel 25%
• Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity 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 application position can be directed to: process can be directed to: Kyle Weatherford Zilleah Ross Hiring Manager OR Human Resources 936-437-3150 Kyle.

Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the

Candidate:

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 https:

//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click 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 Texas Work 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. 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.

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.