AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) Apply
- March 15, 2024
- March 29, 2024
- April 19, 2024
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) or the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent will work on entomological or plant pest field, laboratory or office setting in entomological and plant disease related work assignments of average difficulty. The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; work well under pressure; work independently and in cooperation with other staff members in completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines.
- Follow established protocols for visual survey, eradication and detection/ delimitation trapping.
- Service various insect traps, perform visual surveys and insect sweeps, visually inspect for target pest damage on local plant hosts, and conduct eradication treatments (mixing and application of spray materials).
- Measure and mix pesticides, apply pesticides using backpack sprayers and sprayers attached to truck mounted spray tanks, clean and repair application equipment, and work with and oversee applications made by vendors.
- Remove diseased trees, double bag host material, and load/deliver plant material to approved landfills.
- Collect, process, and package suspect plant and insect samples that are removed from foliage using various insect/plant collection tools and inspected for target pests.
- Read maps to navigate to multiple locations when performing field activities.
- Must be able to draw maps to show exact geographic locations using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the coordinates, longitude and latitude.
- Complete a Pest Damage Record (PDR) for samples and packaging of samples for submission to the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center for Identification.
- Keep daily reports of work completed in the route trap books and electronically, i.e. number of traps serviced, properties treated, acreage surveyed, samples collected, and other topics as needed.
- Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect). Examine content of traps visually, which may contain hundreds of plant samples, insects and debris to make preliminary identifications of specimens, which resemble target pests.
- The incumbent will be required to drive, exit and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday, must possess a valid CA drivers license and maintain a good standing driving record to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, cooperate with other staff members in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and meet required deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
- AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
- AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
- AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
Department Information
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
- 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
George Sanchez
(323) 576-2762
george.sanchez@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications
Additional Information
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
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.
