Tulare County, CA

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 vacancy is with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties
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; direct the day-to-day care of livestock including feeding, watering, and monitoring for disease and/or illness; assist the Farm Manager with, and direct an assigned crew in the vaccinating, birthing, castrating, and butchering of farm animals; demonstrate and instruct others in proper agricultural methods and procedures; supervise inmate workers on litter and tire abatement crews throughout the County; ensure farm operations are performed in compliance with safety standards; inspect work assignments for proper completion; prepare daily reports on job tasks and equipment use and maintenance; inspect equipment and maintain service records; perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment; attend safety meetings to maintain current safety procedures; supervise farm operations in the absence of the Farm Manager.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Employment Standards
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

Experience: Three (3) 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, one (1) year of which should include supervising the work of others.

Knowledge of: The uses, maintenance, operation and repair of a variety of farm equipment and implements; supervisory methods and techniques; agricultural methods and techniques related to the growing of a variety of food and feed crops, and raising of livestock; fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides; seed types and varieties; math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals and fractions.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; instruct and supervise inmate workers in the safe use and care of hand tools, motorized farm equipment, and other implements; follow and give oral and written instruction; compile information and write simple reports; use equipment such as a sprayer, gas and/or diesel tractor, cultivator, shredder, rototiller, planter, v-plow, scraper and three-point disc; use tools such as pruning shears, rake, hoe, shovel and pitchfork; turn-over, grade and furrow ground for planting; cultivate plants for weed control and for percolation; inspect and maintain service records on farm equipment; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, inmates, and other employees; read and comprehend written materials such as farm policies and procedures; use basic math functions; adjust to changing work conditions, deadlines and work load.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 2

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County’s benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.