Agricultural Technician II

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Agricultural Technician II to support the Cherry Research Station. Candidates should have experience in general animal agricultural production. This full-time role includes responsibilities in animal husbandry and operating farm equipment, with a commitment to agricultural research.

Benefits

Twelve Paid Holidays annually

At least fourteen days of vacation leave annually

Full range of health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry required.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts in the Livestock Unit.
• Perform animal husbandry activities including feeding and milking.
• Maintain fences and farm facilities.

Skills

Agricultural animal husbandry

Operating farm equipment

Using power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Farm equipment

Power tools

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Description of Work

This posting is for two vacancies 60012576 and 60012589.

The Cherry 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.

This Agricultural Technician II position will support research efforts in the Livestock Unit. Our ideal candidate will have experience in general animal agricultural production, pasture and forage production, and general farming practices. This position will require some rotating shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime work depending on station needs.

Additional Duties Include

• All facets of animal husbandry activities. Including feeding, milking, data collection, and manure management.
• Maintenance of fences and facilities.
• Operating farm equipment.
• Tasks related to pasture and forage management.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Twelve Paid Holidays annually.
• At least fourteen days of vacation leave and twelve days of sick leave annually.
• Three days of community service leave annually.
• A full range of financial and health benefits including a retirement plan, supplemental retirement/deferred compensation programs, vision, dental, health and life insurance.
  
  

Click Here To Learn More About State Employee Benefits.

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.

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Knowledge of agricultural animal husbandry
• Ability to calibrate, operate, and maintain general 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.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual duties both inside and outside under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to independently lift 50lbs routinely.
  
  

Must possess or qualify for certification/licensure within 12 months of employment for the following:

• Forklift Driver Certificate issued by Research Stations Division
• Obtain Medical Clearance to wear half/full face respirator with cartridges.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

Do you have knowledge of agricultural animal husbandry? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA

04

To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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