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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:black">Plant Conservation Stewardship Technician Position</span></u></b><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:black"><br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">JOB DESCRIPTION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Stewardship Technician – Natural Area Preservation- Gaston County, NC
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hire date: September, 2015
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application closing date: July 1, 2015</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
The North Carolina Plant Conservation Program is seeking an individual to provide technical expertise and volunteer coordination to conduct ecological stewardship activities and to coordinate community relations for the NC Plant Conservation Program Redlair
Preserve in Gaston County, North Carolina. The Stewardship Technician will work primarily on the 740 acre preserve and adjacent lands protected by the Catawba Land Conservancy; occasional travel to the home office in Raleigh and other preserves across the
state will be required. The anticipated start date is September 15, 2015. The work schedule will be within the range of 20 – 40 hours per week. This is a term/temporary position spanning 11 months subject to annual renewal.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ideal candidates will have experience working with volunteers, leading educational events, and managing land including
use of farm tractors, chainsaw, herbicide application, and prescribed burning. Interest and skills in maintaining natural vegetation and managing invasive exotic plants are necessary as is a passion for working outside in all conditions.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The NC Plant Conservation Program, housed in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages a 14,000
acre preserve system dedicated to protecting North Carolina’s imperiled plant species. The Program’s mission is to conserve the native plant species of North Carolina in their natural habitats now and for future generations (</span><a href="http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/plant/plantconserve/index.htm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/plant/plantconserve/index.htm</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Role Summary</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop, oversee, and implement invasive exotic plant management practices;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assess Preserve’s plant communities and monitor changes over time;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintain, or oversee maintenance of the trail system and bridges;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Coordinate with multiple partners development of procedures and policies relating to Preserve access and management including hunting, scientific research, and
environmental education;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintain lines of communication between the home office and relevant actors on the preserve;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Document, monitor, and regularly report on all ecological stewardship activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Build, expand, and motivate a cadre of committed volunteers to assist in Preserve management;</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ensure safe work methods and equipment use by staff and volunteers;</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Support educational programs on the preserve by providing information, giving tours, and coordinating with educators;</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interface with neighbors, volunteer stewards, and other partners on management issues;
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Oversee and implement operations and use of open-field areas;
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintain, or oversee maintenance of, equipment as well as existing structures including outbuildings, dams, and ponds;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Schedule and assist with leading volunteer workdays, tours and other activities involving the public and educational groups;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Respond to citizen inquiries and conduct field investigations; and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assist with other activities as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge may be required in one or more of the following areas</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of native and invasive flora and fauna, geology, and ecology of the North Carolina Piedmont region;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of the ecological role of fire in the management of natural ecosystems of the Piedmont, and the techniques employed to use prescribed fire in semi-urban
natural areas;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contemporary principles and practices of volunteer management and supervision; and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Skills may be required in one or more of the following areas</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Prescribed burning or wildland firefighting;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to identify the native and non-native flora of North Carolina;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to identify and develop ecological objectives for the restoration and management of natural areas;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to identify ecological threats to local native ecosystems and recommend appropriate best management practices to mitigate those threats;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to prioritize natural area restoration work sites and activities;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to interpret maps and navigate through rough terrain;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate employees and volunteers to conduct ecological stewardship activities in the field;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to document and monitor those stewardship activities over time;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to safely use and maintain (and train others to safely use and maintain) chain saws, brush blades, herbicide applicators, and other field equipment;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to critically analyze operations, collaboratively design and institute improvements;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to provide both oral and written communication that is easily understood and direct in its content;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful and productive working relationships with department staff, citizen advisory groups, governmental officials,
volunteers, community organizations, neighbors, and the general public;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and ArcGIS; and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Willingness to obtain a Public Pesticide Operator Certificate for North Carolina within 6 months of the date of employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Equipment used will include the following</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">GPS (Global Positioning System) handheld unit;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Chainsaws;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Brush-blade;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Loppers; and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Herbicide application handheld sprayer and wand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Training and Experience</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural sciences, natural resources planning, conservation biology, or related and equivalent experience;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">At least two (2) years of experience in ecological restoration and management (specifically the control of invasive species with prescribed fire or herbicides), and the planning of such activities;
or any equivalent combination of education and experience;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supervisory experience with seasonal staff and/or volunteers working in the field; and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Previous fieldwork experience in the region is preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary/ Work Hours<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary range per hour: $11.17 – $14.30;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This will be classified as a term or temporary position working for 11 months with a renewal of the position after a 32-day break;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The work schedule will be established with the applicant for 20 – 40 hours per week;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Non-seasonal employees are offered health care coverage under Affordable Care Act guidelines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Anticipated Start Date: 15 September, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Licensing Requirements</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Valid Driver's License; and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Public Pesticide for Operator North Carolina within 6 months of employment date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Physical Requirements</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, push, lift, finger, grasp
and perform repetitive motions. The work requires the ability to operate hand controls on equipment. Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions (i.e. heights, mechanical parts, etc.), and poor atmospheric conditions (i.e. fumes, odors, dusts,
etc.). In addition, the work may require seasonal exposure to extreme (both hot and cold) weather conditions, including snow and ice. The incumbent may be expected to walk on rough, off-trail, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. The work
requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, the ability to distinguish colors and to hear audible alarms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The physical ability to ascend and descend ladders, handle heavy brush, to perform routine moderate lifting and
to carry up to 50 lbs. in a backpack. The work requires the ability to apply Personal Protective Equipment correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white">The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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 2000 employees. North Carolina Plant Conservation Program (PCP) develops regulations, voluntary programs, and cooperative partnerships to help protect imperiled species and their habitats. PCP's
responsibilities include the listing of North Carolina's endangered and threatened plant species and the development of conservation programs designed to permanently protect these species. PCP employs a host of methods and procedures to perpetuate native plants
and their ecosystems, including the acquisition and management of important plant sites and habitats. The successful candidate will report to NC Plant Conservation staff while maintaining communication with an advisory committee and volunteer stewards
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<p style="background:white">Please send a cover letter, resume and state application (PD107) to David Welch, Administrator, NC Plant Conservation Program
<a href="mailto:david.welch@ncagr.gov"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">david.welch@ncagr.gov</span></a>. by July 1, 2015<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white">PD107 templates are available at this website: <a href="http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/general.htm">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">David Welch</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Plant Industry Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">1060 Mail Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Raleigh, NC 27699-1060<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Desk: 919.707.3760<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Cell: 919.210.9337<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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