Job Description

Description of Work

This position is with the Pesticides Section within the Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division. The primary purpose of the Pesticides Section is to protect public health, safety and welfare, and promote continued environmental quality by minimizing and managing risks associated with the legal use of pesticides through the administration and enforcement of the NC Pesticide Law of 1971 and pursuant regulations adopted by the Pesticide Board.

The Outreach Coordinator provides critical support throughout all three of the Division\'s Sections: Pesticides, Structural Pest Control, and Sleep Products, as well as functioning within the Division\'s Administrative Team, in meeting the Division\'s goals of informing the public through outreach work. This position will work with the unit managers to properly reflect their unit\'s mission. This position will coordinate with NCDA&CS composition and the print shop to achieve aesthetically pleasing and informative displays and brochures that educate the citizens of North Carolina about current topics of interest and safety while keeping in line with the mission statements of our three sections. This position provides backup support daily to the Division\'s Receptionist and the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center\'s Receptionist. Outreach responsibilities will require some weekends during the month of October at the North Carolina State Fair. Occasional backup for the mail run. Other duties as assigned.

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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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Experience using a multi-line phone system.
• Experience creating PowerPoint presentations.+
• Must possess a valid NC Driver\'s license within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to muti-task
• Ability to create fliers and announcements with photos or stock images.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Ability to edit photographs.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and e-procurement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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 instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of 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.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

State of North Carolina