Research Technician

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Sampson County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 49000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician 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

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. ***

The Horticultural Crops Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician 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 sweet potatoes melons tomatoes peppers squash and new and emerging specialty crops.

Our ideal candidate has hands-on farm operation experience including ability to operate farm equipment applying pesticides and irrigation experience. If you are passionate about working in agriculture this is a great opportunity to join our Research Stations team!

Key responsibilities include:
Assist with layout of plots planting applying spray treatments and harvesting of various crops.
Operate farm equipment.
Repairs and maintenance on equipment and machinery
Adhering to health and safety regulations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $31200-$49000

General understanding of crop production.
Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
Ability to calibrate and maintain equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
Ability to collect and record data accurately.
Ability to lift 50lbs routinely and perform all work in adverse weather conditions.

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 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 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:

Toni Lynn Tooley

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleAgricultural Technician II (S)Position NumberGradeNC02About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and fores...