Agriculture Specialist I-III – Livestock

About the role

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking Agriculture Specialists (levels I‑III) to manage livestock operations within correctional facilities. The role involves hands‑on animal care, inventory management, equipment upkeep, and supervision of inmate workers.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, administering medications, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Conduct inventories of livestock and medication supplies.
• Repair and maintain farm equipment used in agricultural activities.
• Supervise and train inmate workers involved in livestock production.

Required profile

• Experience in livestock or crop production, or farm equipment management.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outdoors and spend up to 15 nights away per month.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug testing.

Required skills

• Livestock production
• Crop production
• Farm equipment management

What we offer

• Career‑ladder advancement with consideration of education and experience.
• Travel allowance covering approximately 25% of duties.
• Retiree salary set at 2.5% below the posted rate.