Superintendent I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Research Superintendent I (NS)

Position Number

60012559

Grade

NC16

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 Caswell Research Station is seeking an Agricultural Research Superintendent I to perform administrative, supervisory, and technical work in directing a variety of field crop and horticultural crop research programs. This position is responsible for coordinating daily station operations, managing research projects, supervising personnel, and ensuring the effective use of staff, equipment, supplies, and other resources. Responsibilities include planning for maintenance, safety, and capital improvement needs; assisting researchers with project development and implementation; conducting experiments; collecting and analyzing research data; and providing information and support related to ongoing research activities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support station operations and the Research Stations Division.

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Research Program and Project Management: Plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee assigned agricultural research programs and projects in collaboration with researchers and project leaders.
• Personnel Supervision and Management: Supervise station employees, coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, support staff development, and ensure adequate staffing to meet operational and research needs.
• Facility and Grounds Maintenance: Coordinate general maintenance and upkeep of station facilities, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and research areas to maintain safe, efficient, and functional operations.
• Construction and Capital Improvement Projects: Plan, coordinate, and oversee new construction, facility renovations, repairs, and capital improvement projects, ensuring work meets established specifications, timelines, budgets, and applicable requirements.
• Occupational Safety and Compliance: Oversee the station’s safety team and coordinate safety programs, training, inspections, and corrective actions to promote a safe working environment and compliance with applicable safety policies and regulations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $80,000

• Considerable knowledge of modern methods of agriculture as applied to research or general agricultural operations

• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of technical and non-technical employees

• Knowledge of agricultural equipment and facility management

• Ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of 50 pounds in a variety of work environments

• Valid driver’s license

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.

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 with a major in animal science, crop science, horticulture science, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in general agricultural management, agricultural research or agricultural education; 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.