Agricultural Technician II

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Key Responsibilities

• Tasks related to beef and swine livestock production such as feeding and general care of animals.• Tasks related to pasture management and forage production.

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Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Agriculture Consumer Service

Agricultural Technician II (S)

60012650

NC02

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.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. ***

Tidewater Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II to support work in an agricultural environment, primarily working within our Livestock Unit. The employee will work directly with other station staff and project leaders to assist with animal agriculture research projects, feeding, animal husbandry, as well as general maintenance of equipment and facilities. This position will require some rotating shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime work depending on station needs.

Key responsibilities include:
• Tasks related to beef and swine livestock production such as feeding and general care of animals.
• Tasks related to pasture management and forage production.
• Maintaining accurate records of all animal data.
• Maintain and repair equipment and facilities as needed.

General knowledge of livestock production.
General understanding of crop production and pasture management.
Ability to maintain equipment that is commonly used in a livestock setting.
Ability to collect and record data accurately.
Ability to operate and maintain tractors, mowers, and associated farm equipment.

Requirements

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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.

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.

The 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.

Alyssa Bartholomew Hollick

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov