Agricultural Technician II

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February 28, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-105988
** 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.
** Description of Work
** This is a re-advertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered.
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.

Key Responsibilities are:

• 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.
Standard working hours are from 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Recruitment Range- $31,500-$49,000
* 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.

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.
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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…