AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent will work on entomological or plant pest field and laboratory work. The incumbent will perform assignments of average difficulty and routine seasonal entomological or plant pest field and laboratory work.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

Located within Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, our office location offers a secure workplace with easy access to the 405, 605, and 22 freeways.

Our team here at Los Alamitos, is committed to continuous learning, cross-training, and supporting professional development, making this an ideal environment for individuals who enjoy variety, adapting to change, and supporting field offices throughout California.

As first responders to plant pest emergency eradication projects, employees frequently travel by vehicle or airplane to locations across the state, gaining unique experiences while helping protect California's agriculture.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, may experience regular exposure to dust, pollen and moisture and various noise levels. The incumbent may drive, exit, and re-enter work vehicles of various sizes, numerous times during the workday. Changes in lighting such as alternating bright sunlight and dark shade are encountered. The incumbent may work within an office/warehouse environment furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computers, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, photocopiers, and fax machines. Fruit pickers, rakes, shovels, buckets, toolboxes, and clippers, extension poles for trap placement and removal, forceps, hand lenses, scales, personal protective gear, wash water, and iPhones, are among the primary hand tools and field equipment used in the work.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as well as travel throughout the state for meetings, training, and pest detection, survey, and treatment activities.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers 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.

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:

Basic knowledge of plant and insect identification with a background in pest management and agricultural related field work, public contact skills/experience. Be responsible and adaptable. Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted while working, cooperate with other staff members and leads in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing with other agencies and the public, and meet required deadlines.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information:

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

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.

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 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.