Farm Supervisor: Rustburg Correctional Unit #01689

DHRM • Buckingham, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Supervisor performs daily farm operations at the Rustburg Correctional Unit, including producing row and vegetable crops, maintaining buildings, grounds, and roadways, and operating and maintaining farm equipment. The work is performed using an inmate workforce. The supervisor trains, supervises, and evaluates inmates as they carry out farm tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of row and vegetable crops from planting through market.
• Knowledge of farm-equipment maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of hay production.
• Ability to supervise and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records and solve practical problems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Agricultural, construction, or equipment experience.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
• Pesticide Application Permit, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily farm operations, including row-crop and vegetable-crop production.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and roadways.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Use inmate workforce to carry out farm tasks.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate inmate workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED