Agricultural Research Specialist
Full TimeJob Description
Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Agricultural Research Specialist (S)
Position Number
60012597
Grade
NC12
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 Horticultural Crops Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Research Specialist. The individual in this position will oversee field research studies related to horticultural crop production. This position works collaboratively with the station managers, staff, and researchers to sustain and increase research capacity, capabilities, and efficiencies.
Our ideal candidate will have farming or research experience in crop production that includes sweet potatoes, melons, tomatoes, peppers, squash, row crops, and new and emerging specialty crops. In addition, the candidate should have the ability to create pesticide spray programs and fertility programs based on crop needs; understand how to set up and calibrate spray and fertilizer application equipment; and be able to operate various farm equipment such as tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, and other machinery.
Major functions of this position are:
• Manage assigned research projects
• Maintaining accurate records of field activities; sampling and collecting data and frequent consultation with project leaders
• Field preparation; fertilization; irrigation; planting; pesticide application, cultivation; harvesting; calibration and acquisition of supplies.
• Supervise employees
• Maintain and repair buildings and equipment as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range- $47,703-$60,000
Knowledge of agricultural crop production
Ability to set-up, calibrate, and operate various farm equipment
Ability to learn research principles and methods, keep accurate field records, and communicate with research project leaders.
Ability to perform maintenance on equipment used in agriculture.
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
Soil Fumigation Applicator License
Forklift Driver Certificate issued by the Research Division
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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.
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* 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.
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.
Bachelor’s degree preferably related to the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he 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 Lynn Tooley
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
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