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  • ID
    #19613935
  • Job type
    Part-time
  • Salary
    $15.72 - $18.77 per Hour
  • Source
    California
  • Date
    2021-09-13
  • Deadline
    2021-11-12

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Job Code #: JC-267268

Working Title: Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)

Department: California Department of Food & Agriculture

Program: Pierce’s Disease Control

Rate: $15.72 - $18.77

Position #(s): 018-473-0034-996

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kern County

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) the Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) is responsible for participating in basic activities which pertain to the prevention and spread of Piece’s Disease and the Glassy-winged sharpshooter in the Pierce’s Disease Control Program of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Prioritize and establish work routines in order to deploy insect traps in commercial citrus areas and among other selected crops. Utilize a state vehicle throughout the territory to monitor GWSS activity.

Using a state vehicle, inspect insect traps bi-weekly for detection of GWSS and other pests, as needed, in a designated territory.

Implement a variety of field survey techniques in agricultural areas (e.g. citrus orchards, vineyards, etc) using a state vehicle to effectively detect the infestation of GWSS in a timely manner.

Operate and maintain state or other program business vehicles to meet safety standards.

Operate and maintain equipment (e.g. iPhone or other electronic device) used for entering data of GWSS captured on each trap.

Document and input daily GWSS trapping data electronically in order to help identify potential infestation areas.

Recognize both GWSS and other important pests currently under quarantine or advisories.

Engage in the coordination of the monitoring and sampling program through surveys within a variety of designated areas in croplands, residential, and natural habitat.

Collect, document, and follow the proper chain of custody for insect specimens to be sent to the CDFA Plant Diagnostics Center for identification.

Request purchase of equipment and materials for GWSS trapping operations.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

One season of experience (approximately three months) in growing, harvesting, grading, packing, sorting, loading, buying, selling, or inspecting fruits, vegetables, or other agricultural commodities; or the inspection and certification of livestock; or in virus, animal/plant pest, or disease eradication and control work in the field or laboratory; the inspection of fruit trees for presence of viruses; environmental monitoring; biological control or pest management work including pest and pesticide sampling and rearing of pests, landscape maintenance or

nursery operations work, or other agricultural work.

(Completion of a one-semester college course in one or more agricultural subjects, such as plant or animal science, botany, entomology, zoology, physical science, biology, chemistry, or ornamental horticulture; or one year of general college work may be substituted for the required experience where the education is applicable to the program area.)

College transcripts (official or non-official) must be included with an application if interested candidate wishes to meet the position experience requirement with education.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors at a variety of field and nursery locations, including unpaved roads and private property throughout the state under various types of weather conditions. Incumbents may be required to work with pesticides. Travel by State vehicle to various locations throughout the state may be required. The incumbent must maintain a good driving record.

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications

listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific

programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given

priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your

current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move

forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

APPLY HERE:https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=267268

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-267268

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resources Branch JC-267268

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA95814

08:00 AM-05:00 PM

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-267268

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not

submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

(1) Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

(2) School Transcripts. College transcripts (official or non-official) must be included with an application if interested candidate wishes to meet the position experience requirement with education.

(3) Other - Current CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driving History and Participation in DMV Employer Pull Notice Program

(4) Other - References

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must

request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request

should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding

reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and

breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating

each candidate:

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and

breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating

each candidate:

Possess a valid California driver’s license, possess and maintain a good driving record.

Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Team oriented, dependable and reliable.

Ability to work independently in completing assigned work; take direction and meet required deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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