Applications Technician II

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Applications Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

DT04

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 federally funded position contingent upon renewal of federal funding.

Renewal date: 06/01/2027

The mission of the Plant Industry Division is to ensure seed and fertilizer and other soil additives offered for sale in North Carolina meet prescribed standards and are truthfully labeled to protect the states agriculture and natural environment from introduced plant pests including insects diseases and noxious weeds and to enhance and protect our states endangered and threatened plants.

The Primary job functions of this Position are:

Provide GIS GPS mapping spatial and tabular data management and administrative support to organize and coordinate wide-scale field data collection for the Spongy (formerly gypsy) moth trapping and treatment program in North Carolina
Utilize ESRI GIS Products (ArcGIS Pro Field Maps Survey123 AGOL) GPS tools (iOS devices) and spatial programming languages (Python and/or ESRI Arcade) to compile summarize and analyze complex spatial and tabular datasets. Learn and implement new technologies as needed and train field staff on updated data collection/ mapping protocols.
Facilitates the accurate dissemination collection and processing of Spongy moth traps by planning and organizing North Carolinas trapping program across the state under the direction of the Spongy Moth Program Manager. This involves training of approximately 50 personnel and contractors along with providing ongoing technical and administrative support.
Maintaining the integrity of data collection and the creation of maps and tables used by the Spongy Moth Program Manager in the analysis and planning resulting from that data.
Maintaining and distributing data collection equipment (such as iPads) and providing support related to its use.
Provides mapping and data collection support to other programs and activities within the Plant Industry Division including Weed Regulatory Services Entomological Programs Plant Pathology Apiary Services and Seed and Fertilizer Inspection.

The person in this position must stay abreast of changing technology as it relates to the evolving use of devices for data collection and data analysis and effectively implement changes both within the program and with field personnel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $56772 - $65000

• Knowledge of ESRI GIS products (e.g. ArcGIS Pro Field Maps Survey123 AGOL) or GPS tools (e.g. tablets mobile devices mapping data entry equipment) or spatial programming languages (e.g. Python ESRI Arcade) .

• Ability to review understand and resolve complex technical issues and provide technical support remotely to field data collectors to ensure accurate and timely completion of field work.

• Ability to learn and implement new technologies and prepare and train field data collectors on updated mapping/ data collection protocols.

• Ability to organize and coordinate wide-scale field data collection and establish effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form to staff field data collectors or the public to explain activities and procedures.

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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.

Associate degree in Computer Science or an IT related field;or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the field of technology related to the positions role; 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:

Lori Lynnette Reed

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