TDA - RG 4 - Intern - Field Operations (Two Vacancies Available)
Texas Department of Agriculture
San Antonio, TX
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
INTERN and#8211; FIELD OPERATIONS(Temporary Full-Time/40 hrs wk or Part-Time/20 hrs wk; estimated start date June 8, 2026 and#8211; Up to December 31, 2026)Salary Information: A07, $2,550.00/MO (FT) and $1,275.00/MO (PT)State Classification: Clerk I - 0055FLSA Status: NonexemptPosting Number: 26-60978-1*Location: San Antonio, TXHOW TO APPLYApply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.WHO ARE WEThe Texas Department of Agricultureand#8217;s keyobjectivesare to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.WHAT YOUand#8217;LL DOThe Field Operations Intern will assist in conducting a variety of agricultural inspections administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and develop and/or disseminate education and outreach to contribute to the enforcement of agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the State of Texas. You will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in conducting a variety of inspections administered by TDA, which may include some or all of the following areas:- Conduct survey for pests in pastures and fields;- inspect agricultural shipments at road station inspections locations for pests and diseases and enforce quarantine requirements;- inspect nursery plants, trees and shrubs for disease and insects;- inspect nursery stock and agricultural commodities leaving or entering the state and issue phytosanitary certificates;- inspect pesticide licensees to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;- monitor and enforce quarantines that may include the sweet potato weevil, fire ant, Japanese beetle, gypsy moth, etc.;- draw samples of pesticides for official analyses;- collect and remit fees to include licensing and late fees; and- issue stop sales orders, notices of seizure inspections and certificates of inspections for quarantine compliance.- monitor compliance with the Texas Right-to-Know Law and Federal Worker Protection Standards, which involves providing education to agricultural producers, farm laborers, schools, medical and other emergency staff regarding the effects of and treatment for improper pesticide use;- conduct compliance inspections of pesticide dealersand#8217; records of pesticide distribution;- conduct pesticide use observations;- collect and ship food commodity samples for the food safety program; and- inspect a variety of records for structural pest control commercial and noncommercial businesses.Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inspections, travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end-of-month reports.Follow all TDA policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT and#8211; experience listed on the application and/or resume must state how each of the following qualifications are met).Enrollment in a college, university, or graduate program or a recent graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.0*.Completion of at least 30 credit hours.*Required to travel up to 75% of the work period in the assigned area.Valid Texas driverand#8217;s license and an acceptable driving record.PREFERREDEnrollment in a college, university, or raduate program or a recent graduate with coursework in Agriculture or related.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIESKnowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment; and providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and exercise sound judgment and discretion.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONSRequires working outdoors and exposure to extremes in temperatures (including high-low temperature changes and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors); extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; safely lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; slippery and uneven walking surfaces operating heavy equipment/machinery; safely handling hazardous and/or flammable materials; exposure to live insects and animals; and exposure to dust. Requires wearing protective clothing and safety equipment, including a half-face respirator when necessary. Involves safely operating a TDA vehicle and driving for long distances. May involve travel (up to 75%*), occasionally overnight.H-1B Visa SponsorshipWe are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.BENEFITSThe State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:and#252; Retirement Planand#252; Paid Group Health Life Insurance for employeesand#252; Paid Holidaysand#252; Paid Vacation Leaveand#252; Paid Sick Leaveand#252; Longevity Payand#252; Dentaland#252; Visionand#252; Dependent Optional Life Insuranceand#252; Voluntary ADD Insuranceand#252; Dependent Health Life Insuranceand#252; Health Dependent care flexible spending accountsOnly candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.*A valid government-issued driverand#8217;s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driverand#8217;s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first dayBackground Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:Foreign Credential Services of America1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411Phone: 512-459-8428SpanTran: The Evaluation Company2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057Phone: 713-266-8805Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842Phone: 512-528-0908Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, na
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
INTERN and#8211; FIELD OPERATIONS(Temporary Full-Time/40 hrs wk or Part-Time/20 hrs wk; estimated start date June 8, 2026 and#8211; Up to December 31, 2026)Salary Information: A07, $2,550.00/MO (FT) and $1,275.00/MO (PT)State Classification: Clerk I - 0055FLSA Status: NonexemptPosting Number: 26-60978-1*Location: San Antonio, TXHOW TO APPLYApply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.WHO ARE WEThe Texas Department of Agricultureand#8217;s keyobjectivesare to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.WHAT YOUand#8217;LL DOThe Field Operations Intern will assist in conducting a variety of agricultural inspections administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and develop and/or disseminate education and outreach to contribute to the enforcement of agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the State of Texas. You will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in conducting a variety of inspections administered by TDA, which may include some or all of the following areas:- Conduct survey for pests in pastures and fields;- inspect agricultural shipments at road station inspections locations for pests and diseases and enforce quarantine requirements;- inspect nursery plants, trees and shrubs for disease and insects;- inspect nursery stock and agricultural commodities leaving or entering the state and issue phytosanitary certificates;- inspect pesticide licensees to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;- monitor and enforce quarantines that may include the sweet potato weevil, fire ant, Japanese beetle, gypsy moth, etc.;- draw samples of pesticides for official analyses;- collect and remit fees to include licensing and late fees; and- issue stop sales orders, notices of seizure inspections and certificates of inspections for quarantine compliance.- monitor compliance with the Texas Right-to-Know Law and Federal Worker Protection Standards, which involves providing education to agricultural producers, farm laborers, schools, medical and other emergency staff regarding the effects of and treatment for improper pesticide use;- conduct compliance inspections of pesticide dealersand#8217; records of pesticide distribution;- conduct pesticide use observations;- collect and ship food commodity samples for the food safety program; and- inspect a variety of records for structural pest control commercial and noncommercial businesses.Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inspections, travel vouchers and mileage reports; complete various weekly and end-of-month reports.Follow all TDA policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT and#8211; experience listed on the application and/or resume must state how each of the following qualifications are met).Enrollment in a college, university, or graduate program or a recent graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.0*.Completion of at least 30 credit hours.*Required to travel up to 75% of the work period in the assigned area.Valid Texas driverand#8217;s license and an acceptable driving record.PREFERREDEnrollment in a college, university, or raduate program or a recent graduate with coursework in Agriculture or related.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIESKnowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment; and providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and exercise sound judgment and discretion.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONSRequires working outdoors and exposure to extremes in temperatures (including high-low temperature changes and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors); extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; safely lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; slippery and uneven walking surfaces operating heavy equipment/machinery; safely handling hazardous and/or flammable materials; exposure to live insects and animals; and exposure to dust. Requires wearing protective clothing and safety equipment, including a half-face respirator when necessary. Involves safely operating a TDA vehicle and driving for long distances. May involve travel (up to 75%*), occasionally overnight.H-1B Visa SponsorshipWe are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.BENEFITSThe State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:and#252; Retirement Planand#252; Paid Group Health Life Insurance for employeesand#252; Paid Holidaysand#252; Paid Vacation Leaveand#252; Paid Sick Leaveand#252; Longevity Payand#252; Dentaland#252; Visionand#252; Dependent Optional Life Insuranceand#252; Voluntary ADD Insuranceand#252; Dependent Health Life Insuranceand#252; Health Dependent care flexible spending accountsOnly candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.*A valid government-issued driverand#8217;s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driverand#8217;s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first dayBackground Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:Foreign Credential Services of America1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411Phone: 512-459-8428SpanTran: The Evaluation Company2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057Phone: 713-266-8805Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842Phone: 512-528-0908Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, na
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The Texas Legislature established the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907. The agency's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The agriculture commissioner oversees the agency and is elected every four years. The current commissioner, Sid Miller, was first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022.
TDA is a diversified state agency that provides value-added services through our regulatory and marketing and initiatives. TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices, two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities.
TDA’s mission is to partner with all Texans to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, fortify our economy, empower rural communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate winning strategies for rural, suburban and urban Texas through exceptional service and the common threads of agriculture in our daily lives.