Farm Supervisor: Rustburg Correctional Unit #01689

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Buckingham; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Farm Supervisor for the Rustburg Correctional Unit #01689 in Buckingham. The role oversees row and vegetable crop production, hay production, and farm equipment maintenance, ensuring records are kept and safety procedures followed.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including a high school diploma and valid driver's license; CDL or pesticide permits may be required later.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of row and vegetable crops from planting stage to market.
• Maintenance and operation of farm equipment.
• Knowledge in hay production.
• Ability to supervise, follow written and oral instructions.
• Keep accurate records and solve practical problems.
• Valid Driver's License.

Kenntnisse

Crop knowledge

Farm equipment operation

Record keeping

Supervision

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of row and vegetable crops from planting stage to market.
• Maintenance and operation of farm equipment,
• Knowledge in hay production
• Ability to supervise, follow written and oral instructions,
• Keep accurate records and solve practical problems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations

• Agricultural, construction or equipment experience.
• Possession of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain them within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of Pesticide Application Permit or the ability to obtain them.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

EEO Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veteran Preference

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Farm Supervisor: Rustburg Correctional Unit #01689 Buckingham