Posting Number

PG193267SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Research Specialist - NC Crop Improvement Association

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience ($46,000 - $50,000)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (seasonal overtime may be expected)

Job Location

Eastern region of NC (Rocky Mount to Greenville Area)

Department

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

North Carolina Crop Improvement Association (NCCIA) program is administered through the NCSU Crop Science Department. The function is to ensure a reliable seed source for NC growers that are true to type and without noxious weeds and off-type plants within a tolerance level. This applies to all grain crops such as barley, oats, peanuts, wheat, tobacco, triticale, and soybeans as well as crops that do not use seed per se, like strawberries, sweet potatoes, and turfgrass.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses various disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Essential Job Duties

• Deals with clients daily and serves as the “face” of certification: therefore, the reputation of seed certification is based on the ability of the inspector to communicate properly.
• Communication with association members, seed producers, seed conditioners, potential clients, and association board of directors is critical to performance in this position.
• Must be able to write accurate detailed reports.
• Responsible for the promotion of certification activities: therefore, excellent verbal skills are essential for this position.
• Collect seed sample to validate purity and germination of seed lots.
• Must also obtain and process seed lots through the NCCIA seed lab.
• Organizes data collected from field inspection reports and summarizes results in formal reports and presents findings to related organizations.
• Updates AgTrakker/Access based databases, reviews them for accuracy, and presents findings at association sponsored meetings.
• Audits Approved Conditioners and Alternative Labeler Reports to determine accuracy of tagging sheets and seed production reports; these reports are very complex and require years of experience to interpret.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education

Other Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required License or Certification

• A valid driver’s license is required for travel and the ability to obtain a NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

05/09/2023

Earliest Close Date- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

05/15/2023

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”

Special Instructions

Please attach a Cover Letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Position Number

00002751

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Research Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

$36,363 - $87,527

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN08

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Department Id

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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