Agricultural Technician I

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hiring an entry-level Agricultural Technician I at the Piedmont Research Station to support Poultry/Small Ruminants research.

The role offers growth potential within a state agency focused on agriculture, research, and safe consumer products. The position involves animal husbandry tasks, facility maintenance, and collaboration with dairy and crops teams to meet research protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn research principles and methods.
• Ability to learn and apply policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry - Poultry activities such as hatching, feeding, egg collection, and manure management.
• Animal husbandry - Small Ruminants activities such as daily feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring, hoof trimming, and assisting with birth.
• General Facility and grounds maintenance
• Ability to work in many different housing environments.
• Work closely with other staff and may require weekend/holiday work on a rotational schedule

Skills

Policy & procedure mastery

Learning research methods

Manual handling & lifting

Farm equipment operation

Valid driver's license

Job description

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 Piedmont Research Station is hiring an entry-level Agricultural Technician I 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 position will support research efforts in the Poultry/Small Ruminants Unit. Our ideal candidate will have skills and experience in general animal agricultural production and will participate in all facets of animal husbandry activities for Poultry and Small Ruminants.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry - Poultry activities such as hatching, feeding, egg collection, and manure management.
• Animal husbandry - Small Ruminants activities such as daily feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring, hoof trimming, and assisting with birth.
• General Facility and grounds maintenance
• Ability to work in many different housing environments.

This position will work closely with other research station staff, including the dairy and crops team, to meet daily demands of research protocols and to contribute to the overall success of the Research Station's goals. This position will require weekend and holiday work on a rotational schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $44,000

• Ability to learn research principles and methods.
• Ability to learn and apply policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
• Valid driver's license

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

• Forklift Driver Certificate
• Public Pesticide Applicator License
• Medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.

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.

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.

Demonstrated ability to perform the work as described.

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.

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.