ADMINISTRATOR AGRI-INDUSTRIES

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the direction of the Division Director, Division of Operations, or other supervisory officer in the Department of Corrections, has charge of the work programs and staff involved in farm and dairy operations; is responsible for overall management of the production of meat, produce and milk processing production plants which manufacture products for consumption by inmates and residents of the Department of Corrections the Department of Human Services and Federal and State of New Jersey agencies; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Develops the work programs for agriculture and food production for purchase and use by state institutions and agencies. Plans, develops, and supervises the planting, harvesting, and distribution of crops. Plans, develops, and supervises the butchering, processing, and distribution of beef, poultry, and pork products at the Riverfron State Prison and South Woods State Prison processing plants. Plans, develops, and supervises the processing of produce and fruit products at the South Woods processing plants. Plans, develops, and supervises the packaging, transporting, and distribution of food products to state institutions. Plans, develops, and supervises the production of dairy products and by-products. Plans, develops, and supervises the receiving, storage, and distribution of surplus commodities from the federal government and other sources. Authorizes the purchase of new agricultural and food processing equipment. Supervises the preparation of the annual budget and is responsible for the overall fiscal soundness of the program. Plans and organizes and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting and discipline of subordinates. Interprets all applicable United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and New Jersey Legislation, rules, policies, and regulations. Prepares extensive correspondence in the course of official duties. Develops policy guidelines, administrative procedures, and regulations concerning agricultural and food production programs. Supervises monitoring of program operations at farming and food processing operations ensuring that operations are in accordance to goals and procedures. Prepares work plans and formulates operating procedure to implement/ facilitate the work of the program. Prepares formal recommendations as suggested by the analysis/ review of budgets, programs, performances and workload. Reviews state programs/activities and evaluates their administration, objectives, efficiency, effectiveness and suitability. Confers with heads of state agencies to bring about greater effectiveness in attaining program, management, and financial policies/goals. Speaks before lay/professional groups and plans, coordinates and/or participates in workshops and conferences. Confers with consultants/officials, public and private, concerning procedures/organization, which may bring about more effective government administrative procedures/programs. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative statistical budget, fiscal, procedural, and other reports containing findings and formal recommendations. Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perfrm essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the processing techniques required for assorted materials used in different types of food preparation and service operations. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and capacity of large- scale food processing plant service. Knowledge of current food processing methods, techniques, equipment and organization. Knowledge of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health rules, regulations, and procedures for sanitary conditions. Knowledge of current agricultural practices and procedures. Knowledge of the methods for tilling, planting, harvesting, and storing of crops. Knowledge of the breeding and caring of livestock. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures. Knowledge of established safety and security procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety. Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures. Knowledge of office methods, practices, routines, machines, and equipment. Ability to make the most effective use of farmland, food processing plants, equipment, materials, and supplies. Ability to institute the most effective methods of improving and preserving soil fertility and the use of commercial fertilizers. Ability to direct those measures to ensure the safety, custody, and welfare of inmates assigned to the farms. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to devise and lay out individual plans of work for the varied division of farm activities to include the dairies, meat and processing and packaging, distribution, stock management. Ability to prepare and manage the farm revolving fund and annual budget request. Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to schedule and organize work activities for others. Ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations to given situations. Ability to lead a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to read and interpret established policies, procedures, and regulations of the organization. Ability to process requests for information in accordance with established procedures. Ability to prepare correspondence as assigned. Ability to gather, compile, and analyze basic statistical and/or technical data and to prepare reports and summaries in graphic, tabular and/or written form. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 31/M31 - MCK 10/28/06

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of professional experience in product formulation, preparation, or other type of food processing in a commercial or multiple institutional kitchen setting, dairy operations, and food production/ farming operation, thre(3) years of which shall have included responsibility for the supervision or training of staff at a multiple site farm operation,or a commercial food processing/production operation. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above mentioned experience, three (3) years of which shall have included responsibility for the supervision or training of staff at a multiple site farm operation,or a commercial food processing/production operation. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.