Agricultural Technician II

Salary: $31,200.00 - $47,903.00 Annually Location : Rowan County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division: Agriculture Consumer Service Opening Date: 10/11/2024 Closing Date: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Agricultural Technician II Position Number: Section: Divison of Research Stations Salary Grade: NC02 Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $48,000 Description of Work **This is a readvertisment. Previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.** The Piedmont 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 Dairy Unit. Our ideal candidate will have skills and experience in general animal agricultural production and will participate in all facets of animal husbandry activities such as feeding, milking, data collection, and manure management. Other responsibilities include: General facility and grounds maintenance Safely working around large animals Work closely with other research station staff, including the poultry and crops team, to meet daily demands of research protocols and to contribute to overall success of Research Station's goals. This position will require nights, weekends, and holiday work on a rotational schedule. 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, health and life insurance, vision, and dental insurance. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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 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: General understanding of animal agriculture production. Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment. Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as well as in a team-oriented environment. Ability to lift 50lbs routinely and perform all work in adverse weather conditions. Valid Driver's License Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within six 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. 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 instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of 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 . 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 possess knowledge of agricultural crop production? (If YES, under the "duties" 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.) Cultivating soil Planting Harvesting None of the above 02 Do you possess knowledge of agricultural livestock production? (If you answer yes, please include your experience on your application under "duties" to qualify for this position). Herd management Feeding Milking None of the above 03 Do you possess knowledge of farm equipment operation? (If YES, under the "duties" 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.) Tractors Sprayers Harvesting Equipment None of the above 04 Do you possess knowledge of the use of power and hand tools used in: (If you answer yes, please include your experience on your application under "duties" to qualify for this position). Equipment maintenance Facility maintenance Yard maintenance None of the above 05 Do you possess knowledge of research methods? (If YES, under the "duties" 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.) Collecting data Measurements Weight None of the above 06 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 07 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. 08 Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.) Yes No 09 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. Required Question

Created: 2024-10-21