Agricultural Technician II Position Available In Wayne, North Carolina

Agricultural Technician II State of North Carolina – Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Wayne County, NC Description of Work 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. 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. 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: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Non-Exempted Intrastate) 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.