Agricultural Technician II
- Location
- Edgecombe County, NC
- Listed
- Today
About the role
- Agency
- Dept of Agriculture, Consumer Services
- Division
- Agriculture Consumer Service
- Job Classification Title
- Agricultural Technician II (S)
- Position Number
- 60012667
- Grade
- NC02
Description of Work
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Upper Coastal Plain Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician to support research farming operations, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as cotton, peanuts, corn, and tobacco.
Our ideal candidate has hands-on farming experience, particularly in tobacco production, and a strong interest in agricultural research. If you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to agricultural research and innovation, we invite you to join our Research Stations team!
Key responsibilities include
- Assist with layout of plots, planting, applying spray treatments, and harvesting of various crops.
- Operate farm equipment.
- Repair and maintain equipment and machinery
- Adhering to health and safety regulations
Work may include other duties as assigned associated with general farm practices.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $49,000
- 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 collect and record data accurately.
- Ability to lift 50lbs routinely and perform all work in adverse weather conditions.
Must possess the following 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.
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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.
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. *
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.
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.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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: Alyssa Bartholomew Hollick
From Nc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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