Grain Program Manager I

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Job Classification Title Agricultural Program Manager I (NS) Position Number 60011628 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 Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The NCDA&CS Grain Grading Service helps keep North Carolina agriculture moving by providing official grain inspection, weighing, and USDA grading services that ensure quality, compliance, and market confidence.

As the Manager of the Grain Grading Section, you will lead statewide grain inspection and export grading operations across field offices in Fayetteville, Selma, and Elizabeth City. You'll provide strategic leadership, ensure compliance with federal standards and licensing requirements, supervise and develop a skilled team of inspectors, and build strong relationships with industry partners. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected program that directly supports the success and growth of North Carolina's agricultural economy. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $72,000

• Skill in managing a staff of professional and support positions to achieve program goals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the Grain Grading Manual, Commodities Inspection Manual, Equipment Manual, Aflatoxin Handbook, Federal Grain Standards Act and Licensing Handbook.
• Ability to obtain licensure by USDA for commodities graded.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with industry, producers, and coworkers.

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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.

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. *

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's degree in an agricultural related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience grading in the area of assignment including two years of supervisory experience, or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and seven years of closely related experience including six years of experience grading in the area of assignment and including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:

Licensure by USDA for commodities graded

Possession of a valid state driver's license.

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