Farm Supervisor, Hourly: State Farm Correctional Center #W0163, #W0164

Title: Farm Supervisor, Hourly: State Farm Correctional Center #W0163, #W0164

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $18.39 - $28.64 Hourly

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

This is a Wage position at our State Farm Correctional Complex in Goochland, VA. Contributes to the agency’s mission to provide the most efficient and modern Agribusiness operation possible while maintaining inmate custody and public safety at State Farm Agribusiness Operations. The State Farm Agribusiness Operation consist of a 500 cow/calf beef cattle herd, 200 head dairy cattle herd, 2500 acres of crop production, 20 acres of vegetable production, and 2 production greenhouses. The purpose of this position is to ensure modern agricultural and mechanical techniques are being implemented to ensure efficient operations and to provide training opportunities for the inmate population.

Positions provide inmate instruction and supervision in quality agricultural services, which include Garage, Crops, Dairy, and Beef Cattle Units while maintaining inmate custody and public safety. Assists other Agribusiness operations as needed. Duties could include, but are not limited to, driving commercial vehicles on a delivery route, supervising inmates working on the farm or in one of the production sites, operating farm equipment.

These positions are part of the DOC Agribusiness program designed to provide training for inmates while lowering the inmate food costs for the Agency. As part of the Re-entry Program, this training provides tangible skills to inmates that prepare them for a successful return to the workforce and society.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Working knowledge of farm operation and agriculture production. Demonstrated ability to follow directions and supervise inmates. Skilled in teamwork.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge of crop/greenhouse production, dairy, beef cattle production and/or equipment maintenance. Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanics, landscaping, carpentry and/or welding. Demonstrated experience in personnel management.

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.

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: 804-298-4730

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.