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
*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***
The Tidewater Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II position to work in the greenhouse unit. This position supports work in an agricultural research environment, primarily executing detailed research projects, collecting data, and providing labor for the daily operation of the head house/greenhouse.
Responsibilities
Data collection, such as growth measurements and yield data.
Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, raking, planting, pruning, and routine cleanup of grounds.
Operate agricultural equipment
Irrigation setup
Hand planting, spraying, harvesting, and any other task associated with general farm practices.
Support crops/field research as seasonal workload demands.
Normal working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, but some overtime, weekend, and Holiday work may be required during planting, irrigation, and harvest season.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $49,000
General knowledge of greenhouse agricultural practices.
Ability to maintain equipment commonly used in a greenhouse setting.
Ability to effectively operate and maintain tractors, mowers and associated 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.
Obtain within twelve months of employment the following:
Forklift driver certification (issued by the Research Division).
Public Pesticide Applicators License.
Obtain medical clearance to wear half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.
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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 candidate's related education and experience.
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
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
Recruiter:
Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Agricultural Technician II (S)
Position Number
60012659
Grade
NC02
Nc · Washington County, NC