Agricultural Technciain II

Ncagr; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Agricultural Technician II at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station to support tobacco research and production. You will assist with soil prep, plot layout, planting, treatments, and harvest, while operating basic farm equipment.

Ideal candidates have tobacco farming experience, can lift 50 lbs, and hold a valid driver s license. Within twelve months, you must obtain a Public Pesticide Applicator License and a Forklift

Qualifications

• Tobacco farming experience required or preferred.
• Ability to operate tractors and farm equipment.
• Experience with applying chemicals in an agronomic setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs routinely and work in various weather conditions.
• Valid drivers license required at application or within twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Agricultural Research Specialists in tobacco-related projects and production.
• Perform routine tasks: soil prep, plot layout, planting, spraying, and harvesting.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on farm equipment and facilities.

Skills

Tobacco farming experience

Tractor operation

Chemical application

Manual labor 50lbs

Valid drivers license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Agricultural Technciain IIApply: Edgecombe County, NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 22, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR-125687**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Agricultural Technician II (S)**Position Number**60012656**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. Upper Coastal Plains 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 tobacco, corn, soybeans, and small grains. Our ideal candidate will have tobacco farming experience and the ability to operate standard farm equipment. Key responsibilities include: • Assist the Agricultural Research Specialists in the establishment, implementation, and management of projects related to tobacco research and production. • A variety of routine tasks, such as assisting with soil preparation, layout of plots, planting, applying spray treatments, and harvesting. • Operation and basic maintenance of farm equipment • General maintenance of facilities Work may include other duties as assigned associated with general farm practices.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences** **Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $49,000*** General understanding of crop production.* Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.* Ability to mix and apply chemicals commonly used in agronomic settings.* Ability to lift 50lbs routinely and perform all work in adverse weather conditions.* Valid Driver’s License## ## **Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment:*** Public Pesticide Applicator License* Forklift Driver Certificate issued by the Research Division* Medical clearance to wear a half-mask or 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.