Title: Production Supervisor: Bland Correctional Center #01562

State Role Title: Agricultural Specialist III

Hiring Range: $42,786.00 - $66,746.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Bland Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Production Supervisor at Bland Correctional Center’s Agribusiness Department oversees loading dock operations and supervises offender workers to ensure safe, efficient loading, unloading, processing, and shipment of agribusiness products. The role maintains custody and public safety, supports milk processing and delivery functions, conducts equipment inspections, ensures sanitation and maintenance standards, and completes required records and documentation. This position requires knowledge of farm work, food processing operations, shipping and receiving, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate motor vehicles, farm equipment, computers, and hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have experience in farm work, agribusiness, or food processing operations, including familiarity with farm machinery, motorized equipment, or plant auxiliary systems. They should also have prior experience in shipping and receiving, basic computer skills, and working in environments that require adherence to detailed procedures or regulatory standards. Candidates must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a history of safely operating vehicles, tools, or equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid state driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

Experience supervising workers, especially in secure or regulated environments, may be strong candidates. Familiarity with dairy or food production processes, kosher plant operations, or preventive maintenance practices can be beneficial. Background in transportation logistics, equipment repair, or experience completing detailed operational records and inspections.

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: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.