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## Nursery SupervisorApplylocations: Wayne County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 1, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-120181**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.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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