Agricultural Technician II

State of North Carolina; Askewville (NC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Peanut Belt Research Station within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Agricultural Technician II (S) with hands-on farm operation experience. The role involves supporting field work across crops such as peanuts, cotton, corn, and soybeans, with focus on soil prep, planting, spraying, and harvest activities.

Ideal candidates have farm operation experience and a commitment to safe, efficient agricultural practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of experience in care/management of animals or crops, or related lab experience.
• Knowledge of crop production and farm operations.
• Ability to operate tractors and farm equipment.
• Ability to calibrate and maintain farm equipment.
• Ability to mix and apply agricultural chemicals and to record data accurately.

Responsabilités

• Assist with soil preparation, plot layout, planting, spraying, and harvesting.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on farm equipment.
• General maintenance of facilities; other duties as assigned related to farm practices.

Connaissances

Crop production knowledge

Operate tractors/equipment

Calibrate equipment

Data collection/recording

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Public Pesticide Applicator License

Forklift Driver Certificate

Description du poste

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician II (S)

Position Number

60012636

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

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

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The Peanut Belt Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician 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 peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, and small grains.

Our ideal candidate has hands-on farm operation experience. If you are passionate about working in agriculture, this is a great opportunity to join our Research Station team!

Key Responsibilities

• 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: $31,500 - $49,000

• General understanding of crop production.
• Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
• Ability to calibrate and maintain equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
• Ability to mix and apply chemicals commonly used in agronomic settings.
• Ability to collect and record data accurately.

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

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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.

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* 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

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.