Location: Tarboro,NC, USA
This posting is for two vacancies, position 60012656 & position 60012667.
Upper Coastal Plains Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician to assist with research farming operations that includes planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as cotton, peanuts, corn, and tobacco. Our ideal candidate has hands-on farm operation experience. If you are passionate about working in agriculture this is a great opportunity to join our Research Station team!
Key responsibilities include:
* Assist with layout of plots, planting, applying spray treatments, and harvesting of various crops.
* Operate farm equipment.
* Repairs and maintenance on equipment and machinery
* Adhering to health and safety regulations
Work may include other duties as assigned associated with general farm practices.
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.
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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.
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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 crop production.
* Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
* Ability to calibrate and maintain equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
* Ability to mix and apply chemicals commonly used in agronomic settings.
* Ability to collect and record data accurately.
* 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 twelve 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.
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.
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 919-###-####.