Agricultural Research Manager Position Available In Ashe, North Carolina

Agricultural Research Manager 
Salary $53,164.00 – $68,000.00 Annually Location Ashe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05290 – 60012681 Department Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Opening Date 04/21/2025 Closing Date 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Agricultural Research Manager Position Number 60012681 Section Research Stations Salary Grade

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Description of Work The Upper Mountain Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Research Manager for the Crops Unit. This position is responsible for the management of multiple complex research studies related to horticultural/crop production. This position works collaboratively with the station managers, university staff, and researchers to sustain and increase research capacity, capabilities, and efficiencies. This position has supervisory responsibility over a team of technicians, research specialists, as well as seasonal and temporary staff. This position will require some weekend and overtime work depending on station needs. Major functions of this position are: Manage assigned research programs/ projects.
Maintaining accurate records and budgets of all research projects
Human Resources management for assigned staff.
Ensure all equipment is calibrated and working correctly.
Assist other units as needed.

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. Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply. 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 principles and techniques of horticulture/crop production.
Knowledge of agricultural research principles and protocol.
Ability to collect accurate research data.
Ability to monitor crops for health, pests, disease and implement proper control measures.
Ability to properly set up and operate a variety of farm equipment related to this operation.
Ability to supervise a team of permanent and seasonal employees.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with project leaders and staff.
Physical requirements include the ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of 50 lbs. Ability to perform all essential tasks in adverse weather conditions.
Must possess a Valid Driver’s License. Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment: Public Pesticide Applicator License
Medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.
Forklift Driver Certificate issued by Research Station Division

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

CHRISTMAS TREE experience is a bonus. Associates or higher in Crops/horticulture preferred. 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. Bachelor s degree related to the assigned program area and two years of general research 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. •

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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. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncagr.gov/
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