North Carolina
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Wake County, NCtime type:
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End Date: January 7, 2026 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-105297**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Agricultural Program Specialist I (NS)**Position Number**60012044**Grade**NC13The 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**The primary purpose of this position is to review pesticide labeling and process pesticide registration applications. Prior to approving a registration request, the employee reviews the submitted labeling to verify that it conforms to federal/state laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The employee is responsible for ensuring that pesticide labels submitted for registration in North Carolina provide the necessary information to allow the product to be used safely, effectively and legally. To this end, the employee reviews and interprets master labeling approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, final container labeling, supplemental labeling/bulletins, and other information submitted with the pesticide registration package. Non-compliant labeling deemed to possibly cause unacceptable risk to the people, animals, and/or environment of North Carolina is refused. The employee also works with our clients to help remedy non-compliant labeling.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $46,817 - $57,263*** Knowledge of state and/or federal pesticide laws and regulations or the demonstrated ability to learn and understand comparably complex information.* Demonstrated ability to communicate information to interested stakeholders such as partner agencies, the regulated community or the general public. Communication is achieved using written or oral formats such as reports, emails, letters, and phone**.*** Must be able to prioritize daily workflow and work with minimal supervision.* Must be able to work in a team setting and interact professionally with coworkers and a diverse community of clients as well as develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and the regulated community.* Must have sufficient visual acuity and mental focus to review high volumes of pesticide labels and perform detailed data entry..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.
\* 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 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.Bachelor's degree in entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, horticulture, chemistry, agronomy, biology, zoology, soil science, crop science, animal science, environmental or ecological science or a related scientific field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience in regulatory or government service programs, cooperative extension programs or agricultural research or industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**EEO Statement**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.**Recruiter:**Alyssa Bartholomew**Recruiter Email:** **agr.workday@ncagr.gov** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 7, 2026 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-105297**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Agricultural Program Specialist I (NS)**Position Number**60012044**Grade**NC13The 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**The primary purpose of this position is to review pesticide labeling and process pesticide registration applications. Prior to approving a registration request, the employee reviews the submitted labeling to verify that it conforms to federal/state laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The employee is responsible for ensuring that pesticide labels submitted for registration in North Carolina provide the necessary information to allow the product to be used safely, effectively and legally. To this end, the employee reviews and interprets master labeling approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, final container labeling, supplemental labeling/bulletins, and other information submitted with the pesticide registration package. Non-compliant labeling deemed to possibly cause unacceptable risk to the people, animals, and/or environment of North Carolina is refused. The employee also works with our clients to help remedy non-compliant labeling.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $46,817 - $57,263*** Knowledge of state and/or federal pesticide laws and regulations or the demonstrated ability to learn and understand comparably complex information.* Demonstrated ability to communicate information to interested stakeholders such as partner agencies, the regulated community or the general public. Communication is achieved using written or oral formats such as reports, emails, letters, and phone**.*** Must be able to prioritize daily workflow and work with minimal supervision.* Must be able to work in a team setting and interact professionally with coworkers and a diverse community of clients as well as develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and the regulated community.* Must have sufficient visual acuity and mental focus to review high volumes of pesticide labels and perform detailed data entry..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.
\* 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 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.Bachelor's degree in entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, horticulture, chemistry, agronomy, biology, zoology, soil science, crop science, animal science, environmental or ecological science or a related scientific field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience in regulatory or government service programs, cooperative extension programs or agricultural research or industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**EEO Statement**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.**Recruiter:**Alyssa Bartholomew**Recruiter Email:** **agr.workday@ncagr.gov** #J-18808-Ljbffr