Agricultural Technician II

Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Agricultural Technician II (S)
Position Number

Grade
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.

The Peanut Belt Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician 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. Research is conducted on various crops, including peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, and small grains.

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!

• A variety of routine tasks, such as assisting with soil preparation, layout of plots, planting, applying spray treatments, and harvesting.
• Operation and basic maintenance of farm equipment
• General maintenance of facilities

Work may include other duties as assigned, associated with general farm practices.

Recruitment Range: $31,500 - $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 mix and apply chemicals commonly used in agronomic settings.
• Ability to collect and record data accurately.

• Public Pesticide Applicator License
• Forklift Driver Certificate issued by the Research Division
• Medical clearance to wear a half mask or full‑faces respirator with cartridges

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.

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.

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.