Agricultural Technician II

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Job Classification Title Agricultural Technician II (S) Position Number 60012584 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 Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The Cherry 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. This Agricultural Technician II position will support research efforts in the Livestock Unit. Our ideal candidate will have experience in general animal agricultural production, pasture and forage production, and general farming practices. This position will require some rotating shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime work depending on station needs. Additional duties include: • Animal husbandry activities include feeding, milking, data collection, and manure management. • Maintenance of fences and facilities. • Operating farm equipment. • Tasks related to pasture and forage management. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $49,000 Knowledge of agricultural animal husbandry Ability to operate farm equipment. Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools commonly used in equipment, facility and yard maintenance. Ability to perform strenuous manual duties both inside and outside under adverse weather conditions. Ability to independently lift 50lbs routinely. Must possess or qualify for certification/licensure within 12 months of employment for the following: Forklift Driver Certificate issued by Research Stations Division Obtain Medical Clearance to wear half/full face respirator with cartridges. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . 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 T he 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: