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    Job Posting: Agricultural Pest Control Specialist

    Department of Food & Agriculture

    JC Agricultural Pest Control Specialist
    AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST

    $3, $5,294.00 per Month

    Final Filing Date: 5/29/2024

    Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

    Job Description and Duties

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

    Under the general supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor (APC Sup), the incumbent is responsible for the daily operations of regional detection or eradication projects, including lead responsibility for the work force of seasonal and Pest Prevention Assistant (I, II, and III) employees, implementation of emergency detection/eradication projects, advancement of the Citrus Division's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, strategic planning and training, and equipment operations and vehicle maintenance.

    This position is located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

    Duties include but are not limited to:


    •Provide guidance to seasonal and field staff employees in the techniques of Citrus pest detection, trapping, surveys, and eradication activities over a multicounty geographic area.


    •Serve as committee member on CDFA's DEI Committee and subcommittees.


    •Provide recommendations to APC Sup pertaining to the planning and implementation of cooperative citrus pest detection and emergency response activities.


    •Oversee maintenance and operation of all types of treatment equipment, maintain an adequate inventory and perform calibration of treatment apparatus used for Foliar and/or ground application.


    •Perform other job-related duties as requested by APC Sup.

    Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Working Conditions

    The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. The incumbent will be exposed to pesticides, live insects, and various odors. 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, photocopiers, and fax machines.

    The incumbent must be able to work well under extreme time constraints, exercise excellent independent judgement, determine priorities and make appropriate assignments, allocate staff and resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, maintain and be able to provide an accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations and anticipate problems and make program adjustments.

    The incumbent must develop and/or understand program objectives and make decisions, accordingly, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain liaison and cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work.

    The incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Travel by State vehicle or other public transportation system to various locations in the project area, and potentially statewide, is required on a regular basis. Overnight travel may be required.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents

    Special Requirements

    The incumbent must have a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.

    Statement of Qualifications:

    Applicants MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Omission of the SOQ may result in disqualification from consideration for the position. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

    The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, and address the following:

    1. Describe your experience working in a lead capacity over staff that conduct a wide variety of field and/or office activities.

    2. Provide an example of a situation that required you to meet a goal in a short time frame and the steps you took to accomplish that goal.

    3. What skills do you believe would be most critical for this position? Describe your experience in applying those skills in either your current or past employment.



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