Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician II (S)

Position Number

60012603

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 Horticultural Crops Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II with growth potential for a fulfilling career in the agricultural industry. Our mission is to serve as a platform for agricultural research to make farming more efficient, productive, and profitable, while maintaining a sound environment and providing consumers with safe and affordable products.

Applied field research is conducted on various crops including sweetpotatoes, melons, tomatoes, peppers, squash, and new and emerging specialty crops. Our ideal candidate will have experience in general horticultural crop production and farm equipment operation.

Key responsibilities include:
• Routine tasks such as general grounds maintenance, assisting with the layout of research plots, planting, cultivation, spray applications and harvesting.
• Operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
• Work may include other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

General understanding of horticultural crop production
General understanding of land preparation, transplanting, cultivating, fertilization, disease and pest control, and harvesting.
Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
Ability to lift 50lbs routinely and perform work in adverse weather conditions.
Valid Driver’s License

Obtain within twelve months of employment the following:

Forklift Driver Certificate
Public Pesticide Applicator License

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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.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* 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