PLANT QUARANTINE INSPECTOR Apply
Job Description and Duties
The Pest Exclusion Branch, Exterior Program is recruiting to fill three (3) Plant Quarantine Inspector positions located in Lassen County at the Long Valley Border Protection Station.
These are 12-month limited-term positions which may be extended to a maximum 24 months or become permanent.
Under the direct supervision of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor (PQS) II, the Plant Quarantine Inspector (PQI) performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. Seasoned inspectors are expected to be able to work independently with little or no supervision and may be required to act as shift leader.
The duties include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor traffic movement and check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance.
- Perform regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California.
- Read and interpret shipping manifests, quarantine certificates, bill of ladings, and other industry-related documents to determine the contents and admissibility of commercial shipments and to make sound decisions relating to the release or rejection of shipments.
- Enter electronic and handwritten data to gather information regarding traffic flow, pest samples, and rejected or quarantined commercial shipments into databases for statistical analysis and to assist the Program in evaluating trends.
- Submit suspect pest species to CDFAs Plant Pest Diagnostics Lab for identification by collecting samples in alcohol vials or other containers and completing printed and electronic reports.
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
Department Information
The Pest Exclusion Branch, Exterior Program operates 16 border protection stations. Inspectors at these facilities check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are one of the States primary defenses in protecting against exotic pest infestations.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 3/31/2024Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
Dependability and job commitment are critical to success in this classification. Inspectors must be able understand and follow directions; communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in English; follow prescribed safety practices; and work cooperatively with other employees, other agencies, and the public.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Charmaine Yu
(916) 591-6794
Charmaine.Yu@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:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.
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.