Research Technician

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Ashe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 49000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

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 Upper Mountain Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II with growth potential for a fulfilling career in agriculture. 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.

Research is conducted on various crops including corn small grains pumpkins Christmas trees and turfgrass. This position will also support animal agricultural production as seasonal demands may require.

Major functions of this position are:
Routine tasks such as assisting with land preparation planting cultivating and harvesting various crops.
Operation and basic maintenance of farm equipment.
Work may include other duties as assigned.

This position will require some weekend and overtime work depending on station needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $31200-$49000

General knowledge of agricultural practices.
Ability to operate 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.
Physical ability to perform strenuous manual duties both inside and outside under adverse weather conditions.

Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment:

Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (Non-Excepted Interstate)
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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* Note: When required you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. *

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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...