Nursery Supervisor

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Research Manager (NS)

Position Number

60032252

Grade

NC15

About 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

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

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management, and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

This position is responsible for managing the production and day to day operations of a major, multi-species bareroot and container forest tree seedling nursery. This position also interacts with landowners and tree planting contractors to coordinate in-state and out-of-state seedling deliveries. In addition, this position troubleshoots product problems, investigates and resolves customer complaints and provides program management and oversight in the absence of the Nursery and Tree Improvement Program Head.

Duty Station Location: 762 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $96,639

• Knowledge of North Carolina Forest Service programs and services.

• Experience in forest tree nursery or agriculture management.

• Working knowledge of forest tree seedling nursery practices in the Southern United States.

• Knowledge of state budgets as well as purchasing and contract procedures.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and administrative responsibilities.

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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.
 
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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.

Bachelor’s degree related to the assigned program area and two years of general research experience; 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:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email:

agr.workday@ncagr.gov