Title: Farm Supervisor, Agribusiness: Nottoway Correctional Center #01615

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $41,339.00 - $64,489.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Nottoway Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide the following functions in the Agribusiness program located at Nottoway Correctional Center: training, direction, and supervision of inmates in horticulture, vegetable production, orchard production, and pesticide application. This is a part of the reentry program that will provide training for inmates to prepare them to return to the work force with some type of skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of row and vegetable crops from planting stage to market, greenhouse and orchard crops. General knowledge of maintenance and operation of farm equipment, cattle production, building construction and land management. Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment and demonstrated ability to supervise, follow written and oral instructions, keep accurate records and solve practical problems. A valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

Agricultural, construction or equipment experience. Possession of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Pesticide Application Permit or the ability to obtain them. High School diploma or equivalent.

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.

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.