Agricultural Technician II
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. The Tidewater 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 Livestock Unit. Our ideal candidate will have experience in general animal agricultural production, pasture and forage production, and general farming practices. This position will require some rotating shift, weekend, holiday, and overtime work depending on station needs. Standard working hours are from 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- General knowledge of livestock production.
- General understanding of crop production and pasture management.
- Ability to operate farm equipment.
- Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools commonly used in equipment, facility, and yard maintenance.
- Physical ability to perform strenuous manual duties both inside and outside under adverse weather conditions.
- Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Forklift driver certification
- Obtain medical clearance to wear half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges
- 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.
Responsibilities
- All facets of animal husbandry activities including feeding, data collection and manure management.
- Tasks related to pasture and forage management.
- Grind feed in our feed mill in support of our swine research program. Following detailed recipes for feed formulations.
- Other related tasks for grain storage facility.
- Operating farm equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
