Agricultural Technician

Position: Agricultural Technician I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician I (S)

Position Number

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

The Border Belt Tobacco Research Station is hiring an entry-level 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.

Our ideal candidate has farming experience with a variety of crops such as tobacco, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. If you are passionate about working in agriculture this is a great opportunity to join our Research Stations team!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assist with the plot layouts, planting and harvesting of crops.
• Operation and basic maintenance of farm equipment.

Salary

$31,200-$40,000

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

/ Management Preferences

• Understanding of general agricultural crop production
• Ability to operate farm equipment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely and perform all work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• 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

Benefits

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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

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.

Recruiter

Toni Tooley

Recruiter Email

agr.recruitment

Contact

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