Research Specialist Hybrid

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The Cherry Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Research Specialist (Hybrid) to manage assigned research projects and technical, mechanical, and infrastructure resources needed to support the research platform at the station.

Requirements

Knowledge of agricultural crop and/or livestock production.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, repair, calibration and capabilities of equipment, implements and infrastructure found on an agricultural research station.
Ability to work in close proximity to livestock, including beef and dairy cattle
Ability to use hand tools and performance of basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
Physical requirements include the ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending and lifting of 50 lbs in a variety of work environments are required.
Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment : Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Non-Excepted Intrastate)
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.
Bachelor’s degree preferably related to the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned research projects related to agricultural crop and/or livestock production.
Provide supervision over a team of research technicians, as well as seasonal staff.
Human resources management for assigned staff.
Provide administrative and public relations support.
Serve as a maintenance mechanic: Ensure all equipment and infrastructure required to implement multiple complex research projects are properly maintained.
Perform basic vehicle and farm equipment repairs.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.