Farm Crew Leader

County of Tulare•Visalia, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Please note, our policy contains personal appearance standards which include prohibiting visible tattoos above the collar line or below the wrist. We ask that all applicants be able to meet this requirement. This position is eligible for a 4% Cost of Living Increase effective 06/28/2026

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Two (2) years of experience in general agriculture including growing crops and animal husbandry, and in operating trucks, tractors and implements such as discs, cultivators and planters.
Including some experience as a lead.
Knowledge of: The uses, maintenance, operation and repair of a variety of farm equipment and implements.
Knowledge of: Supervisory methods and techniques.
Knowledge of: Agricultural methods and techniques related to the growing of a variety of food and feed crops and raising of livestock.
Knowledge of: Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
Knowledge of: Seed types and varieties.
Knowledge of: Math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals and fractions.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
Skill/Ability to: Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
Skill/Ability to: Instruct and supervise inmate workers in the safe use and care of hand tools, motorized farm equipment, and other implements.
Skill/Ability to: Follow and give oral and written instruction.
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide lead supervision and training for a crew of farm inmate workers in all areas of planting and harvesting, and in animal care.
Oversee the growing of various vegetable and feed crops including ground preparation, seeding, cultivating, fertilizing, spraying, thinning, irrigating and harvesting, at the direction of Farm Crew Supervisor or Higher Authority.
Facilitate the day-to-day care of livestock including feeding, watering, and monitoring for disease and/or illness.
Assist the Farm Crew Supervisor with, and direct and assigned crew in the vaccinating, birthing, castrating, and butchering of farm animals.
Demonstrate and instruct others in proper agricultural methods and procedures.