TDA - Field Representative (58571)

Job Description:

TDA - Field Representative (58571)

Description

Agency Information

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Marketing and Public Outreach division is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in rural Texas through its community and economic development programs. Division staff work with small rural hospitals, rural communities, Texas businesses, and various organizations and associations throughout the state.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Marketing & Public Outreach Field Representative will perform moderately complex to complex consultation and technical assistance to industry constituents, rural communities and those businesses investing in these communities. You will contribute to the increased expansion and promotion of businesses and general economic and community development of the communities in your assigned TDA region. You will work under general supervision with limited/moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

Develop professional relationships and provide basic consultation and technical assistance to local communities, businesses, GO TEXAN partners and community organizations; serve as a resource to local, state, and federal entities.

Attend various functions to promote Texas products, services, and communities, to include stock shows, county/state fairs, trade shows, commodity sampling, school programs, in-store promotions, conferences, webinars, chef/farm tours and other special events.

Work closely with agency staff to develop an understanding and stay abreast of the Community Development Block Grant Program, Texas Cooperative Inspection Program, Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, various grant programs and other economic development programs administered by TDA, with emphasis on the GO TEXAN program.

Assist with connecting communities with TDA subject matter experts on economic development issues and opportunities to assist in local efforts to attract new business or expand existing businesses, including but not limited to locating financing, business sites, market/sales opportunities, workforce training and sources of supplies and raw materials.

Promote and expand markets for all Texas products, services, and communities, both within and outside the state and country.

May attend and accept speaking engagements at a variety of agricultural/civic/educational meetings, seminars, and other events to promote TDA programs; make presentations, as requested.

Counsel communities on economic development issues and opportunities to assist in local efforts to attract new business or expand existing businesses, including but not limited to locating financing, business sites, market/sales opportunities, workforce training and sources of supplies and raw materials.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned. This may include contributing work efforts to other program areas, including assisting TDA Regional Offices with special projects as needed.

The following responsibilities are applicable to the Marketing Specialist III (B20) position:
Develop professional relationships and provide consultation and technical assistance to local communities, businesses, GO TEXAN partners and community organizations; serve as a resource to local, state, and federal entities.

Attend and accept speaking engagements at a variety of agricultural/civic/educational meetings, seminars, and other events to promote TDA programs; make presentations, as requested.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT - experience listed on the CAPPS application must state how each of the following qualifications are met:

FOR A MARKETING SPECIALIST II - B18 - $4,150.00/MO.
Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).

Two (2) years of work experience in agriculture, marketing, sales, or related environment.

Work experience making presentations to groups.

Valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Must reside in Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Floyd, Garza, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockey, Hutchinson, Kent, King, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Moore, Motley, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Stonewall, Swisher, Terry, Wheeler, or Yoakum County.

FOR A MARKETING SPECIALIST III - B20 - $4,300.00/MO.
Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).

Three (3) years of work experience in marketing, outreach, or economic and business development.

Experience working for or with small businesses.

Work experience making presentations to groups.

Valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Must reside in Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Floyd, Garza, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockey, Hutchinson, Kent, King, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Moore, Motley, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Stonewall, Swisher, Terry, Wheeler, or Yoakum County.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of marketing products, services, and associated equipment; of the principles and dynamics of marketing and merchandising; of marketing or promotion of Texas products, services, and communities; and of various division and TDA programs.

Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; in conducting presentations to individuals and groups; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to develop marketing strategies; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and the general public, including diverse groups of people; and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Requires working in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. May require working outdoors; extensive moving and remaining stationary; walking and standing for long periods of time; exposure to animals in livestock settings; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and maintain a phone line and high-speed internet at all times (this is a non-reimbursable expense). Involves safely operating an assigned TDA vehicle and driving for long distances day and night; working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed; and daily and overnight travel (up to 80% in the assigned area).

Benefits

The 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:

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Longevity Pay

• Dental

• Vision

• Dependent Optional Life Insurance

• Voluntary AD&D Insurance

• Dependent Health & Life Insurance

• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Additional Information

Telework & Work Hours
The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.

The agency's core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Background Checks
A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.

*A valid government-issued driver'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 driver'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 day

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 America
1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411
Phone: 512-459-8428

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-266-8805

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842
Phone: 512-528-0908

How to Apply

Apply online via CAPPS Careers . 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Contact Information

Only 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.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7423 for assistance.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance in translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at MOS Information and Communication Codes.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-15

Salary:

$4150.00 - 4300.00 Monthly