Institutional Farms Manager Job at State of Oklahoma, Pittsburg, OK

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  • State of Oklahoma
  • Pittsburg, OK

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Institutional Farms Manager

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Agri Svcs/JBCC

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 23, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I: $45,346.96

Level II: $48,067.78

Level III: $51,007.92

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities involving directing the operations of farm and/or livestock programs, or food production and/or processing programs at a correctional institution.

Typical Functions

* Plans and supervises the work of inmates in soil preparation, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting and storing of field crops and produce; supervises the operation and maintenance of farm machinery.

* Supervises an equine management program for inmates.

* Inspects gardens, fields and orchards and recommends crop rotation, soil conditioners and materials used; estimates and plans for the seed and fertilizer needs of the farm.

* Orders and supervises the grinding and mixing of feed and the watering and feeding of livestock.

* Maintains herd health according to established standards and performs routine veterinary work.

* Supervises and participates in animal slaughtering, processing, packaging, inventory control, and distribution of food products.

* Inspects barns and facilities; supervises cleaning and sanitation and makes minor repairs as needed; orders materials and equipment as required.

* Supervises milking of cows, cleaning of equipment and cleanliness of general dairy area. Supervises the receiving and distribution of eggs and makes appropriate reports.

* Plans and regulates breeding programs.

* Keeps production records, breeding records and time cards.

* Plans and maintains preventive maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and structures.

Level Descriptors

Level I:

This is the basic level of this job family where employees are primarily responsible for performing routine entry-level work. Incumbents are assigned responsibilities and receive formal on-the-job training the supervision of inmates, and a variety of duties in the operation of a dairy, poultry, field crops, beef cattle, swine, equine, food production and/or processing, pecan production, or other state-operated agricultural programs within the Department of Corrections.

Level II:

This is the career level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities for a full range of agricultural operations to ensure the health and welfare of livestock and/or the quality and guarantee of a consumable food product. Responsibilities may include providing training and assistance to new farm managers in the completion of various duties.

Level III:

This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are routinely assigned responsibilities for advanced level agricultural work related to maintaining and administering all livestock health and guaranteeing top quality food products for consumption and providing training and assistance to other farm managers. Duties may include oversight of a smaller enterprise within the agriculture or food production unit that may include, but not be limited to livestock feed production, dairy production, meat processing and production, and vegetable processing and production.

Education and Experience

Level I:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in agriculture and/or food production or processing operations; or a bachelor's degree in agriculture, food or meat science, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level II:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five years of experience in agriculture and/or food production or processing operations; or a bachelor's degree in agriculture, food or meat science, or a closely related field plus one year of experience in an agricultural operation and/or a food production/processing operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of seven years of experience in agriculture and/or food production or processing operations; or a bachelor's degree in agriculture, food or meat science, or a closely related field plus three years of experience in an agricultural operation and/or a food production/processing operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Level I

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of livestock or field crop operations; of the safe operation, maintenance, and routine repair of vehicles, equipment, and structures; of dairy operations; of the treatment of common livestock or field crop disease; of supervisory and instructional practices and procedures, including directing inmates; and of a food production and/or processing operation. Ability is required to implement plans and programs in a variety of agricultural practices; to establish and maintain working relationships with others; to perform routine veterinary work; and to maintain records.

Level II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of livestock or field crop operations; of the safe operation, maintenance, and routine repair of vehicles, equipment, and structures; of dairy operations; of the treatment of common livestock or field crop disease; of supervisory and instructional practices and procedures, including directing inmates; of a food production and/or processing operation; of DOC policies and procedures; of applicable policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; and of accounting procedures in a correctional setting. Ability is required to implement plans and programs in a variety of agricultural practices; to establish and maintain working relationships with others; to perform routine veterinary work; and to maintain records.

Level III

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of livestock or field crop operations; of the safe operation, maintenance, and routine repair of vehicles, equipment, and structures; of dairy operations; of the treatment of common livestock or field crop disease; of supervisory and instructional practices and procedures, including directing inmates; of a food production and/or processing operation; of DOC policies and procedures; of applicable policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; of accounting procedures in a correctional setting; and of soils and soil conservation. Ability is required to implement plans and programs in a variety of agricultural practices; to establish and maintain working relationships with others; to perform routine veterinary work; to maintain records; and to complete oral and written reports relating to agricultural or food production programs.

Special Requirements

The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by?63 O.S. 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Agri Services-Jackie Brannon Correctional Center. This position is primarily for the Dairy

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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