AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR AID

Essential Job Functions Assists in performing inspections at private and public properties by identifying and collecting a variety of pests. Making pertinent descriptions in determining the identity of specimens, and applying appropriate control using traps, pesticides, tools, and equipment; compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records for insect traps in order to ensure that inspections are performed in a safe, timely, efficient, and effective manner and support the Department in meeting its goals. Assists in the inspection connected with enforcement of plant pest and agricultural standardization laws by identifying, collecting, and submitting samples of target pests (e.g., inspects, plants, etc.) and properly transporting them to laboratories in order to detect invasive pests in a timely manner so that the appropriate response can be taken. Assists in explaining government acts and regulations and the required standards to businesses and homeowners by providing routine policy, procedure, and regulatory information (e.g., verbal, brochures, etc.) in order to verify compliance to agricultural regulatory standards. Assists in trapping insects as part of an infestation detection program by identifying and selecting appropriate host plants for trap placement in residential areas (e.g., park, street, etc.); assembling and baiting a variety of insect traps. Counting and identifying pests in traps in order to protect the environment and agricultural industry. Keeps and collects data from the field and generates inspection reports by preparing daily and monthly activity summary reports; documenting field activity in a written form or electronic software (CalTrap); communicating with supervisors, colleagues and peers to provide information by phone, written form, e-mail, and in-person in order to maintain accurate information and documentation in accordance with the provisions of the department. Drives vehicle from site to site to maintain and service traps by driving a vehicle (e.g., truck, etc.) to various inspection sites using a map in order to provide essential work functions. Requirements OPTION I: Completion of a natural science course in an accredited college. OPTION II: One (1) year of experience in work involving the recognition of insect forms. License A valid California Class "C" Driver License. Desirable Qualifications Biology Botany Entomology Horticulture Parasitology Plant Pathology Zoology Physical Requirements PHYSICAL CLASS III – Moderate: Requires standing or walking most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, see #J-18808-Ljbffr