Agricultural Technician II

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician II (S)

Position Number

60012659

Grade

NC02

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

The Tidewater Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II position to work in the greenhouse unit. This position supports work in an agricultural research environment primarily executing detailed research projects, collecting data, and providing labor for the daily operation of the head house/greenhouse.

Key Responsibilities:
• Data collection such as growth measurements and yield data.
• Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, raking, planting, pruning, and routine cleanup of grounds.
• Operate agricultural equipment
• Irrigation setup
• Hand planting, spraying, harvesting and any other task associated with general farm practices.
• Support crops/field research as seasonal workload demands.

Normal working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday but some overtime, weekend and Holiday work may be required during planting, irrigation, and harvest season.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $49,000

• General knowledge of greenhouse agricultural practices.
• Ability to maintain equipment commonly used in a greenhouse setting.
• Ability to effectively operate and maintain tractors, mowers and associated farm equipment.
• Ability to properly mix and apply common agricultural chemicals.
• Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools commonly used in equipment, facility and yard maintenance.

Obtain within twelve months of employment the following:

• Forklift driver certification (issued by the Research Division).
• Public Pesticide Applicators License. 
• Obtain medical clearance to wear half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in the general care and management of animals or crops, or laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov