Farm Operations Supervisor - Correctional Unit

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage daily agricultural operations at Rustburg Correctional Unit, overseeing inmate workers and ensuring productive work on row crops and vegetables.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining equipment, keeping records, and ensuring safety compliance with DOC policies. The role requires knowledge of crops, equipment operation, and CDL or ability to obtain one.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties of a farm operation which includes production of row crops, vegetable crops, maintenance of buildings, grounds, roadways and the operation and maintenance of all farm equipment utilizing inmate workforce.
• Provide training, supervision and evaluation to inmate workforce while performing all farm tasks.

Skills

row crops

vegetable crops

farm equipment

supervision

record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Pesticide permit

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage daily agricultural operations at Rustburg Correctional Unit, overseeing inmate workers and ensuring productive work on row crops and vegetables.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining equipment, keeping records, and ensuring safety compliance with DOC policies. The role requires knowledge of crops, equipment operation, and CDL or ability to obtain one.