AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician I performs duties of average difficulty regarding the survey of hydrilla and other noxious aquatic weeds.

This position location offers free parking!

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!!

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 primarily occur outdoors. The workload requires traveling to remote and/or populated areas within the State of California via State government assigned truck. When working in the field, the incumbent works independently or alongside a group of seasonal employees of the Program. Incumbent works with varied and unfamiliar vehicles such as ATV’s, large pickup trucks, trailers and equipment, including airboats, kayaks, heavy grappling hooks, and pumps of various kinds. Often, activities may require driving for several hours, lifting objects, and moving equipment of various weights. The incumbent may encounter extremes in temperature, humidity, variable terrain (smooth to irregular and unstable), and aquatic or riparian situations. Incumbent is required to enter or swim in bodies of water (lakes, canals, ponds and other waterways) that vary in temperature, length, width, and depth. Incumbent may also be required to navigate variable lengths of distance over unpredictable terrain. There is regular exposure to dust, pollen, and moisture. Exposure to herbicides is common. Various sitting, bending, stooping, standing, and reaching motions may be required on an irregular basis. Noise level for work is variable. Incumbents may work extended hours and days at any given time in the month including holidays. Incumbent may also be required to travel on short notice that requires full days or over few to several nights in length.

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.

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.