Gatehouse Associate

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Western Ag Programs

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

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 2000 employees.

Description of Work

The Western North Carolina Farmers Market is a state-owned facility covering 36 acres. It is comprised of retail and wholesale areas a garden center and restaurant. The primary purpose of the market is to provide an outlet for farmers to sell their products and a place for consumers to buy those products. Fruit and vegetable inspection services and general agricultural marketing assistance are also available. The market is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week year-round. This position is subject to work any hours.

This position serves as a gatekeeper at the WNC Farmers Market. The Gatekeeper regulates entry collects selling and/or delivery charges enforces market rules and regulations and provides the absence of other management they receive and resolve issues on the market as they arise. Gate personnel serve as the first point of contact for persons entering the market and present a lasting impression to the markets customers and vendors.
Additional responsibilities include:
-Ensure orderly flow of traffic deliveries and vendor operations across the 36-acre facility.
-Collect delivery fees and vendor payments made at the gatehouse.
-24/7 monitoring of farmer and vendor operations to prevent disputes vandalism and theft.
-Monitor market operations including sanitation safety security and fire alarm reporting.
-Facilitate daily unlocking and locking of retail Market Shops.
-Support data collection for tracking commodities entering the market daily vendor/farmer stall rental verification reports and traffic counts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31200-$38000

• Experience in fees collection record keeping and/or writing receipts
• Experience working with the general public.

• Ability to explain and interpret program information to clients/customers and staff.
• Ability to utilize office equipment and other technology (software and systems) to meet work needs.
• Ability to understand issues identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action.

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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 candidates 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 veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

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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 administrative 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.

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Toni Tooley

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