<p>The Plant Conservation Program is a diverse program whose mission is to conserve the native plant species of North Carolina in their natural habitats through the implementation of the N.C. Plant Protection and Conservation Act and subsequent regulations statewide as mandated by the N.C. General Assembly. </p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to provide critical support to the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division Plant Conservation Program. Duties included but are not limited to: Administrative support to Plant Conservation Program staff, such as correspondence, travel arrangements, and meeting planning. Registering Ginseng licenses and renewals in the Ag Regulatory portal system. Reconciling checks and online credit card payments, preparing transmittals. Cooperative Agreement, Grant, and Contract Management.  N.C. Plant Conservation Board and N.C. Plant Conservation Scientific Committee support.</p> <p>The work is performed in an open area office setting, analyzing data on a computer monitor for accuracy, filing reports, and the employee will not be required to stand or walk for long periods of time, nor lift loads more than 10 lbs. The employee will be under stress answering the telephone and emails to communicate with the public and assist them with their questions or direct them to the correct Plant Industry, Plant Protection, Plant Conservation staff member. Strong problem solving, organizational, decision making, and communication skills are essential for this position. </p> <p>Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply.</p> <ul> <li>Proficient skills in written and verbal communication.  </li><li>Ability to record, compile, summarize and to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. </li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.   </li><li>Ability to learn and become proficient with proprietary web-based software including the Agriculture Regulatory System </li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Close attention is required for accurate data entry. </li></ul> <p>You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.</p> <p>High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>  </p> <p>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.</p> <p>  </p> <p> 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.  </p> <p> </p> <p> <em> Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.</p>