Program Supervisor IV - Poultry, Swine, and Feed Mill Programs - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division (021925)

Organization :

MAL DIVISION - MAL/OFFENDER TRANS

Primary Location :

United States-Texas-LOVELADY Job :

Office and Administrative Support Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Travel Moderate Salary/Salary Range :

$5,249.98 (RET 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis :

Monthly Hazardous duty/

Longevity Pay :

Hazardous Pay Training Academy :

Pre-Service Training Academy Required Work Site Visits :

Yes Study Material :

No Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

May 14, 2026, 12:00:00

AM Closing Date :

May 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities; developing budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A.

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates agriculture program activities to include swine, poultry, egg, and feed mill production operations; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with agriculture laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures. B. Participates in the development of program goals and objectives; prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program production activities; conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies and recommends improvements; and prepares program budget requests. C. Makes site visits to confer with staff on program production issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; provides training and technical assistance in the program areas; and provides liaison with other state and federal agencies. D. Supervises the work of others. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A.

Education, Experience, and Training 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, Food Science, Animal Science, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Five years full-time, wage-earning experience in the administration of an agriculture program relevant to livestock production or livestock management. 3. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 2. Knowledge of poultry and swine management methods. 3. Knowledge of feeds, feeding, and feed mill operations. 4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures. 13. Skill to supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, dust, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, poultry, swine, and feed mill machinery, telephone, dolly, and automobile. Additional Information Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. •Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. • Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Shelbie Morrow Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-4106 EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov Military Occupation Specialty Code 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. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions 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.