Title: Farm Supervisor Senior Agribusiness (Livestock): State Farm Correctional Center #01603

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $49,607.00 - $77,385.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Work Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides the consistent, effective and efficient monitoring of the implementation and application of good farming principals by staff as they pertain to all farm operation aspects as provided to this facility in the function of the Farm Manager as providing a means to ensure compliance with farm operational standards. Plans and directs the operation of a cattle farm operation.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to apply beef cattle management and herd health techniques.
Skill in operating tools and equipment associated with the required work. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to plan and direct work of others; to compile budget requests and monitor expenditures. Demonstrated ability to coordinate services with other institutions, departments and agencies. Skilled in performing employee relations management functions. A valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

High school diploma. Minimum of three years experience in beef cattle management.
Artificial Insemination Certification, Commercial Drivers License. Previous experience in animal husbandry or related areas. Progressively reasonable experience, which includes management of a farming operation. Prior supervisory experience. Knowledge of institutional security procedures.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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. 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.