Seed Analyst

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivision Agriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification Title Agricultural Program Technician I (S)Position Number 60095977Grade NC05About 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.Description of Work This is skilled work in determining that seed purity germination and variety conform to statutory labeling requirements for seeds offered for sale in North Carolina. Positions identify weed and seed species based on physiological characteristics (morphology, seed structures, and light reaction) and separate the sample components between weed, crop kind, and variety. Weed and seed identification is the state’s first line of defense in preventing the spread of noxious, invasive weeds. Positions must also perform germination tests to determine the percentage of seeds capable of growing and to determine the presence of seedborne diseases. Positions perform work under the supervision of the seed laboratory supervisor. Work may include other duties as assigned.This position must be able to perform tasks which involve dexterity of the hands and the ability to visually analyze small seeds sometimes through a microscope. This position is required to work with the purity analysis and germination evaluations which require long periods of sitting.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $32,639 – $52,000

• Intermediate knowledge of the state and federal seed laws, rules, and regulations.
• A general knowledge of a wide variety of grasses, agricultural, and weed seeds
• Ability to keep written records of analysis performed and the results obtained in a laboratory setting and understand and follow oral and written instructions which relate to testing methods and quality standards.
• Ability manually separate inert matter from seed samples which require good vision, a high degree of manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.

.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.

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Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.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.Associate degree in horticulture, horticulture technology, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the analysis of seeds; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementThe 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 BartholomewRecruiter Email:

State of North Carolina