Livestock Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
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Job Duties:
Daily animal husbandry to include feeding, administering medications, and general cleanliness.
Inventories of animals and medications.
Working outside.
Repairing fences and equipment.
Supervision of inmates.
Riding horses.
Overseeing a poultry operation to include feeding, cleaning, and crating eggs.
Overseeing a swine finisher operation to include feeding, cleaning and loading pigs.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have relevant education, experience, and training.
You have graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
You have experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED and three years fulltime, wageearning experience in livestock production, livestock production agriculture programs, crop production, crop production agriculture programs, or farm equipment management and repair.
You have construction, maintenance, or farm equipment management and repair experience.
You have knowledge of livestock management methods and techniques to include safe and effective handling, feeding, and maintaining animal health.
You have knowledge of agricultural facilities construction and repair methods and procedures.
You have knowledge of production and safe handling of various livestock commodities.
You have knowledge of feed production and inventory control practices and technique
You have a background in caring for cattle and horses.
You have experience riding and training horses.
You have swine experience
You have a background in caring for cattle and horses.
You have experience riding and training horses.
You have experience in a swine operation.
You have experience in a poultry operation.
You are selfmotivated.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Agriculture Specialist I Livestock
Agriculture Specialist II Livestock
Agriculture Specialist III Livestock
Additional Information:
Travel
25% Position may spend 15 nights away per month
Work Site Visits
Yes
Study Material
No
PreService Training Academy Required
Yes
Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position
Hazardous
Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application
position can be directed to: process can be directed to:
Kyle Weatherford Zilleah Ross
Hiring Manager OR Human Resources
9364373268
Kyle.Weatherford@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov
Important Note to the Candidate:
This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions,
consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education
and experience.
Military Preference
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Military Occupation Specialty Codes
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide .
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
Eligibility
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
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.