Field Ag Specialist - Livestock & Farm Ops (25% Travel)

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks an Agriculture Specialist IV to manage daily livestock operations, feed and medicate animals, and oversee inmate supervision. Responsibilities include inventory control and equipment maintenance.

The role requires experience in livestock production, equine activities, and farm equipment management, with a willingness to travel for site work and training. Military preference may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock production and crop production.
• Knowledge of livestock management methods and techniques: handling, nutrition, health.
• Experience with farm equipment management.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Background caring for cattle and horses; experience riding and training horses.

Responsibilities

• Daily animal husbandry: feeding, administering medications, cleaning, ensuring nutrition.
• Maintain inventories of animals, medications, and equipment.
• Work outside in the elements; repair equipment.
• Supervision of inmates.

Skills

Livestock production

Crop production

Farm equipment management

Livestock handling

Animal nutrition

Animal health

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Equine experience

Horse riding/training

Swine experience

Job description

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks an Agriculture Specialist IV to manage daily livestock operations, feed and medicate animals, and oversee inmate supervision. Responsibilities include inventory control and equipment maintenance.

The role requires experience in livestock production, equine activities, and farm equipment management, with a willingness to travel for site work and training. Military preference may apply.