Farm Supervisor, Agribusiness Crops: State Farm Correctional Center #01685

Title: Farm Supervisor, Agribusiness Crops: State Farm Correctional Center #01685

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $38,966 -$60,787

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Work Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide training and supervision to inmate workers while ensuring quality crop production for the support of beef and dairy consumption. To keep the farm fields and grounds well maintained, to service and maintain all agricultural equipment, to plan and coordinate gardens, greenhouses, and aquaculture operations, and to assist other areas of Agribusiness in the support of operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED, driver’s license. Knowledge of farm operation and agriculture production. The demonstrated ability to follow directions and supervise inmates. Skilled in teamwork.

Additional Considerations

Commercial pesticide license with at least 5 years of application experience. Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Experience in orchard maintenance, production of vegetable gardens, greenhouse operations, and fish production. Extensive knowledge in all aspects of modern farming techniques and technologies, including the use and repair of farm machinery. The demonstrated ability to coordinate farm/greenhouse/aquaculture projects.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the 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.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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.

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

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

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-298-4760

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.