Agricultural Technician I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Piedmont Research Station, is hiring an entry-level Agricultural Technician I to support poultry and small ruminants research. The role offers growth potential and a path to a fulfilling career in agricultural science.

Responsibilities include animal husbandry for Poultry and Small Ruminants, general facility maintenance, and adapting to varied housing environments. Weekend and holiday work on a rotation is required.

Qualifications

• General understanding of animal agriculture production.
• Experience operating tractors and farm equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Forklift Driver Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Public Pesticide Applicator License within 12 months of employment.
• Medical clearance to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry - Poultry: hatching, feeding, egg collection, manure management.
• Animal husbandry - Small Ruminants: daily feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, hoof trimming, assisting births.
• General facility and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work in multiple housing environments.

Skills

Animal agriculture

Tractor operation

Independent work

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Education

Equivalency of education and experience

Job description

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Job Classification Title Agricultural Technician I (S) Position Number 60012707 Grade NC01

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

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered.

The Piedmont Research Station is hiring an entry-level Agricultural Technician I with growth potential for a fulfilling career in agricultural. 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 heath monitoring, hoof trimming, 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 weekends and holiday work on a rotational schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $43,217

• General understanding of animal agriculture production.
• Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

Demonstrated ability to perform the work as described.

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.