Welcome!

Welcome to the employment page of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). We invite you to explore a career here at TDA, supporting a vital industry--Texas Agriculture! At TDA, you'll have the opportunity to connect with people all over this great state, cultivate your skills, and grow your career.

What We Do

TDA offers career opportunities ranging from entry-level to executive level and offers positions for a variety of skills and backgrounds that provide the state of Texas with exceptional service in everyday agriculture.

Consumer Protection: Regulates all weights and measures devices, such as grocery store scales and retail price scanners, to ensure consumers are charged advertised prices; regulates pesticide use and application from residential to commercial use; Certifies organically-produced products to help ensure consumers have a reliable supply of organic products.

Production Agriculture: Protects agricultural crops, such as citrus and cotton, from harmful pests and diseases; facilitates trade and market development of agricultural commodities ranging from livestock to crops to ensure Texas remains the nation's leader in the production of cattle, cotton, hay, sheep, wool, goats, mohair and horses; provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in the form of loan guarantees, interest rate reductions and even grants for young farmers; administers grant funds for agricultural research to develop new technologies; advocates for policies at the federal, state, and local level that are beneficial to the $106 billion agriculture sector, which comprises 10% of the Texas economy.

Healthy Living: Administers the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs for Texas school children; fights obesity in Texas through a statewide campaign highlighting the 3E's of Healthy Living Education, Exercise and Eating Right; administers assistance to feed the hungry through the Texans Feeding Texans initiative.

Economic Development: Provides tools for communities to attract businesses and pursue other economic development opportunities; offers infrastructure grants to rural communities; leads in the development of statewide broadband services; markets Texas products, cultures and communities through the GO TEXAN branded campaign.

Agency Administration: supports the agency’s staff by providing operational, financial, legal, communications, internal audit and information technology services.

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:

Career Opportunities

How to Apply

TDA uses the state's CAPPS online application system.

First Time Applicants

If this is the first time you are applying using the CAPPS online job application, create an account and select a username and password. Please note that applicants must have their own email address to apply.

Returning Applicants

Already have a CAPPS online application? Sign into the CAPPS online application.

For login issues, see Desk Aid Forgot Username/Password and Troubleshooting – CAPPS Recruit

Create an Application

After your account is created, you can build a profile in the CAPPS online application. This will allow you to create an employment application to apply for TDA jobs.

Application Requirements

Only online applications via the CAPPS online application or Work In Texas are accepted for current job opportunities. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.

Tips on Applying

• You must complete the State of Texas Application.
• Ensure the application is current, complete, and detailed.
• Include all information requested such as education, experience, previous compensation, reasons for leaving, references with current contact information, and other information.
• Do not leave any fields blank.
• Do not enter "see resume."
• If needed, attach supporting documents such as transcripts, certifications and/or licensures, and any other required documents with your application. NOTE: Resumes and supporting documentation will not be accepted in lieu of the application.

After Your Application is Submitted

After you have submitted an application in the CAPPS online application, you will receive a confirmation email from the application system acknowledging your application submission.

Check Application Status

You can view the status of your application in the CAPPS online application when you log into the application system. Due to our high volume of phone calls, we highly recommend you monitor your application in the CAPPS online application system.

Internships

The agency offers Spring, Fall, and Summer paid internships.

View and apply for current TDA Internship opportunities here.

Employment Verification

• For employment verification - dates worked at the agency, salary, position, public service loan forgiveness, etc., contact Human Resources at 512-463-7454.
• For employment verification – for mortgage, loans, etc., contact Payroll at 512-463-7495.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.

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.

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

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) 463-7454 for assistance.

Go to Skills to Work, O*Net, or Career One Stop for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.