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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PRISON FARM SUPERVISOR
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $33,679.44 to  $49,047.12  PAY GRADE: 27
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections
Division: Northern
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 09.551
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 28133
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 04/19/2016
Recruiter:
   DEBRA HADLOCK-RAMSDEN
   Phone: **None**
   Email: dhadlockramsden@doc.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Under general supervision of the Prison Industries Supervisor, perform responsible farm work at a correctional institution farm, supervise and instruct an inmate crew; and perform related work as required. Participate in and supervise inmates in the work involved in the operation of a diversified farm that provides feed for the dairy livestock and a work program for the inmates; select planting areas for crops; level fields and conditions the soil; plant and cultivate crops to maturity; irrigate; fertilize; weed and control pests and plant diseases; harvest and store crops; rotate livestock from one grazing area to another and feed and tend dairy livestock; prepare related reports that track inmate labor, water usage and livestock history. Maintain and repair farm equipment by changing oil and filters, performing tune-ups and making minor and major repairs to keep the equipment in useful condition. Maintain and repair the irrigation pumps and wheel lines, fences, structures and fixtures located on the farm. Assist with the milk processing activities when necessary to maintain production and quality controls by milking cows, sanitizing equipment and operating the delivery truck. Purchase parts and supplies used in livestock and crop operations such as equipment parts and veterinary supplies. Perform related duties as assigned.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Three years of general farm experience, one year of which was supervising a crew of farm laborers.
Special Requirements
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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