Agricultural Pest Control Specialist - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Department of Food & Agriculture

Department of Food & Agriculture

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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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

The Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch is recruiting to fill one (1) Agricultural Pest Control Specialist position located in Los Angeles County.

Provide leadership and direction to seasonal staff of an ongoing county detection/eradication program and ensure eradication projects are in compliance with Food and Agricultural Codes and departmental policies and procedures.

Coordinate with Supervisor on planning and implementation of cooperative pest detection and emergency response activities, including prioritizing work assignments for office and field personnel.
Conduct field quality control inspections of trapping and treatment staff, treatment vendors, and statewide detection trapping programs.
Conduct field demonstrations and onthejob training for fruit fly trapping delimitation, Japanese beetle high hazard airport inspections and Asian Defoliating Moth program.
Perform full range of field surveys, eradication treatments, and inspections of detection projects in order to efficiently and quickly eradicate infestation of serious agricultural pests and to prevent permanent establishment and subsequent spreading in California.
Plan, organize, and monitor the daily operations of a treatment/trapping and survey program and outside vendors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures, and State laws, rules, and regulations; enforce and implement new procedures or processes with seasonal employees, when necessary.
Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with homeowners and/or the general public in order to perform assigned duties. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in all situations using tact and interpersonal skills at all times.
Prepare and complete accurate and detailed technical reports (daily, weekly, and/or as required) as associated with biological control, detection and treatment activities, or other related activities.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, pesticides, fumes, gases, and odors. The work settings where the incumbent may be required to work may vary. They may be offices, warehouses, shops, fields, and yards. Office settings are permanent dwellings leased or owned by the state, or cooperating agencies, and office trailers. Offices are furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computer, phones, and fax machines. Shops and warehouses may be equipped with all the tools, equipment, and machinery normally used at mechanics/maintenance shops.

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To be given access to the airport to inspect planes for Japanese beetle, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires verification of employment history and a criminal history background check. Individuals must be fingerprinted and pass a 10-year background check to receive an airport badge.

Travel by State vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations in the project area, and throughout the State is required on a frequent basis to assist various emergency projects as needed; overnight travel is required on a frequent basis. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC426758

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Position #(s):

XXX
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Working Title:

Agricultural Pest Control Specialist

Classification:

AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST

$3, $4,873.00 A
$4, $5,294.00 B

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# of Positions:

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Work Location:

Los Angeles County

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Telework:

In Office

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Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch is responsible for the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests. The Branch accomplishes its mission by conducting a statewide trapping program, staffed by county and state inspectors, for exotic insect pests; by implementing special surveys for significant agricultural pests and plant diseases for which traps are not available; and by providing emergency eradication services using the best available technology. The primary objective of the emergency project component is to quickly and efficiently eradicate incipient infestations of serious agricultural pests, thereby preventing permanent establishment and subsequent spread in California.
Application Instructions

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

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Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will b