Agricultural Research Manager

The Piedmont Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Research Manager in the Horticulture Unit. The primary purpose of this Agricultural Research Manager position is supervisory responsibility over a team of (3) Research Technicians, (1) Research Specialist, as well as seasonal and temporary staff. The major functions of this position are to act as the research program manager for assigned programs / projects, human resources management for assigned staff, overseeing operation and maintenance of assigned assets and public relations support to station operations. This position will also support animal agricultural units as seasonal demand requires.

 Major functions of this position are:

• Manage assigned research programs/ projects.
• Maintaining accurate records and budgets of all research projects
• Human Resources management for assigned staff.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and working correctly.
• Assist other units as needed.

This position will require some weekend and overtime work depending on station needs.
 
 Benefits include:

• Twelve Paid Holidays annually.
• At least fourteen days of vacation leave and twelve days of sick leave annually.
• Three days of community service leave annually.
• A full range of financial and health benefits including a retirement plan, supplemental retirement/deferred compensation programs, vision, dental, health and life insurance.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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. 
 
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• Specific knowledge of principals and techniques of horticulture production.
• Specific knowledge of agricultural research principles and protocol.
• Ability to collect and direct the accurate collection of research data.
• Ability to monitor crops for health, pests, disease and implement proper control measures.
• Ability to properly set up and operate a variety of farm equipment related to this operation.
• Ability to supervise a team of permanent and seasonal employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with project leaders and staff.
• Physical requirements include the 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.
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License.

Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment:

 *Forklift Driver Certificate issued by Research Station Division
 *Public Pesticide Applicator License
 *Obtain medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.
*Obtain Soil Fumigation Certification
Bachelor s degree related to the assigned program area and two years of general research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.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 instructions to apply on-line.  It is important that your application includes all of 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. **

Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.