Agricultural Technician II

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Key Responsibilities

• Milk cows on a scheduled rotating shift, which may require early morning or late evening work.• Perform pasture management and forage production activities.• Assist with facility, equipment,

Requirements Summary

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Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Agriculture Consumer Service

Agricultural Technician II (S)

60012587

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.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Cherry Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II to support agricultural operations, primarily in livestock production. This position requires the employee to participate in all facets of livestock husbandry, including feeding, animal health and medical care, newborn animal management, and general livestock care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Milk cows on a scheduled rotating shift, which may require early morning or late evening work.
• Perform pasture management and forage production activities.
• Assist with facility, equipment, and general farm maintenance and repairs.
• Perform routine livestock husbandry activities
• Operate farm equipment and perform other duties associated with general agricultural and farm operations.

The individual in this position will be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis as workload and operational needs require. The position may also perform other duties as assigned in support of the station’s general farm operations.

General knowledge of livestock production and animal husbandry practices.
Ability to work with cattle, swine, and other livestock following strict biosecurity guidelines.
Basic understanding of crop production and pasture management practices.
Ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of 50 lbs.
Ability to perform all essential tasks in adverse weather conditions and in close proximity to livestock.

Requirements

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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.

Alyssa Bartholomew Hollick

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov