Agricultural Technician I - Santa Clara County, CA, United States - Department of Food & Agriculture

Department of Food & Agriculture
Department of Food & Agriculture
Verified Company
Santa Clara County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

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

  • Under supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) or the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent will work on entomological or plant pest field and laboratory work.

Collect, process, and package suspect plant and insect samples that are removed from foliage using various insect/plant collection tools and inspected for target pests.


  • Must be able to draw maps to show exact geographic locations using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the coordinates, longitude and latitude.
  • Complete a Pest Damage Record (PDR) for samples and packaging of samples for submission to the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center for Identification.
  • Keep daily reports of work completed in the route trap books and electronically, i.e. number of traps serviced, properties treated, acreage surveyed, samples collected and other topics as needed.
  • Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect). Examine content of traps visually, which may contain hundreds of plant samples, insects and debris to make preliminary identifications of specimens, which resemble target pests.
  • The incumbent will be required to drive and must have a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations, or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving) to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors. The incumbent works in extremes of weather and temperature. Changes in lighting such as alternating bright sunlight and dark shade are encountered. Noise levels constantly vary. Terrain encountered varies from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. Incumbent may experience regular exposure to dust, pollen and moisture. Some trap types use a specific chemical insect lure; some of these lures may contain small amounts of pesticide. The work area can be urban or rural. The technician may drive, exit and reenter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday. The technician acts under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, but the Senior Environmental Scientist may not always be on site in the field.
  • The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure; and cooperate with other staff members in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and meet required deadlines.
  • The position requires a background check to be cleared prior to being hired. Some of the work will be conducted at airport facilities, inside and around aircraft. The incumbent will be exposed to warm temperatures and loud noise. They may also work alone inside aircraft for extended periods of time. Employee may work various shifts (predawn and after 6:00 pm), weekends, overtime, and possibly a split shift.
  • May be required to travel by state or rental vehicle to perform field active or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state. Must be legally able to rent a car.
  • Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy.
  • Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #:


  • JC427525
-
Position #(s):


XXX
-
Working Title:


AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Classification:


  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
$ $20.61

-
Shall Consider:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
- $ $21.39

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
- $ $22.02


# of Positions:


  • Multiple
-
Work Location:


  • Santa Clara County
-
Telework:


  • In Office
-
Job Type:


  • Non-Tenured, Intermittent
  • Department Information
  • The Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch is responsible for the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests. Staffed by county and state inspectors, the Branch accomplishes its mission by conducting a statewide trapping program 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
More jobs from Department of Food & Agriculture
See all jobs of Department of Food & Agriculture