NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
North Little Rock, AR, US, 72117
Position Number: 22088412
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $34,000
Forestry - Baucum
Hiring Authority:
1402 Highway 391 North
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: 501/907-2485
Email: james.shelton@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
Class Code: B101C
Grade: GS04
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00
Summary
Functions
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of field experience in wildlife or fisheries management or forestry or land management, or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers
- Knowledge and ability of seed stratification and assist with seed planting.
- Knowledge of farm equipment and operation.
- Ability to load and unload trucks and operate forklifts.
- Ability to get a noncommercial chemical applicators license.
- Ability to operate and maintain irrigation equipment.
- Ability to perform nursery, seed orchard, landscaping, and related tasks.
- Ability to offer assistance on technical horticultural methods and operations.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm tractors and equipment.
- Supervise small work crews.
- Backup truck driver.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals may be required.
- Occasional heavy lifting may be required.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock