Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Western Ag Programs
Job Classification Title
Administrative Associate II (S)
Position Number
60011551
Grade
NC02
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.
of Work
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
The Western North Carolina Farmers Market is a state-owned facility covering 36 acres. It is comprised of retail and wholesale areas, a garden center, and restaurant. The primary purpose of the market is to provide an outlet for farmers to sell their products and a place for consumers to buy those products. Fruit and vegetable inspection services and general agricultural marketing assistance are also available. The market is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. This position is subject to working any hours.
This position serves as a gatekeeper at the WNC Farmers Market. The Gatekeeper regulates entry, collects selling and/or delivery charges, enforces market rules and regulations, and provides security. In the absence of other management, they receive and resolve issues on the market as they arise. Gate personnel serve as the first point of contact for persons entering the market and present a lasting impression to the market’s customers and vendors.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Ensure orderly flow of traffic, deliveries, and vendor operations across the 36-acre facility.
- Collect delivery fees and vendor payments made at the gatehouse.
- 24/7 monitoring of farmer and vendor operations to prevent disputes, vandalism, and theft.
- Monitor market operations including sanitation, safety, security, and fire alarm reporting.
- Facilitate daily unlocking and locking of retail Market Shops.
- Support data collection for tracking commodities entering the market, daily vendor/farmer stall rental verification reports, and traffic counts.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $38,000
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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.
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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.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative 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.
Recruiter:
Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
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