Agribusiness Project Supervisor - Florence, United States - Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry

Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry
Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry
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Florence, United States

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AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT SUPERVISOR(PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST I) - Job # 526277

Job Location:
Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Eyman
4374 East Butte Avenue
Florence, Arizona 85132


Salary:
$48,600.00

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 05/26/2024


Job Summary:


The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an Agribusiness professional to fill the Agribusiness Project Supervisor position.

This position supervises an inmate workforce. Utilizes working knowledge of the Agribusiness to develop and implement various and new crop production techniques. Orders, manages and reviews receipt and use of materials and supplies for production. Inspects production areas for health, safety and security concerns. Establishes, organizes and implements training programs for the staff and inmate workforce.


Job Duties:

  • Supervises and trains staff and inmate workforce
  • Assists in scheduling staff and work crews
  • Maintains records, communicates with vendors, customers, security personnel and others to ensure compliance with policies, and any State and Federal regulations pertaining to the program
  • Assists the Correctional Industries Production (CIP) Supervisor in monitoring material usage, expenditures, and the utilization of available resources for quality assurance and efficient operation
  • Operate equipment and CDL trucks to transport product as required
  • Drives on state business
  • Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Supervisory techniques for the assigned inmate workforce
  • Production and materials management
  • Transportation and distribution systems
  • ADCRR policies and procedures
  • Fire and safety standards and regulations
  • Security requirements and practices
  • Current agribusiness techniques, marketing and supervision
  • Agriculture knowledge regarding forage crops, i.e. pest control, herbicide/insecticides
  • Laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, personnel, fiscal and material management principles
  • Simple bookkeeping and work scheduling procedures
  • Budget management
  • Quality control techniques
  • Farm equipment and implement operation use and safety
  • Setting and adjusting field implements to perform as designed

Skill in:

  • Leadership, supervision and management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Interpreting production results
  • Marketing skills
  • Analyzing, decisionmaking, problemsolving, reaching conclusions and implementing solutions
  • Administration, interpretation and enforcement of all policies and procedures
  • Give direction and constructive criticism
  • Principles of team building and motivation

Ability to:

  • Lift/carry 50 lbs.
  • Push/pull 50 lbs.
  • Walk/run 1 mile
  • Work in a correctional environment
  • Operate calculators and computers
  • Supervise inmates and staff
  • Safely and efficiently operate farm equipment and agriculture implements
  • Diagnose mechanical faults, failures and perform simple maintenance on equipment
  • Irrigate utilizing a siphon hose up to three (3) inches in diameter
  • Operate high voltage irrigation pumps, distribution valves, ponds and water delivery systems
  • Recognize plant stresses and react with corrective actions
  • Work forage equipment and produce quality product for long term storage

Selective Preference(s):

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience and/or education consisting of all area in agriculture, management and supervision, scheduling, budgeting and inventory control

Pre-Employment Requirements:


This position requires possession of, within six months of hire date, and ability to retain a current valid Arizona Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License.

And a valid Department of Transportation (ADOT) Medical Examiners Certificate.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and possible a medical/physical examination.


In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.


Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

  • Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, shortterm and longterm disability options
  • Exceptional retirement program
  • Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
  • An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
  • Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page_

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