agricultural technician ii - San Luis Obispo County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)

Department of Food & Agriculture

$ $19.97 per Hour

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2024

Job Description and Duties

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

Under general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor II (APS II), the Agricultural Technician II conducts the more varied shell egg and liquid egg product inspections for compliance with provisions of the California Code of Regulations (CCR's) and Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) as applied to quality, size, grade, labeling, bio-security, food safety, container and refrigeration egg laws and regulations.

• As a program specialist, independently perform the more challenging shell egg and liquid egg product inspections at retail facilities to ensure compliance with CCR's and FAC and relay any questions or concerns to APS II

• Verify that each facility that is selling eggs in California, is properly registered with Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM); and provide a new registration to the facility, if any current information changes

• Issue non-compliance and Hold-Off Sale notices on shell eggs that fail to meet registration, quality, grade, size, labeling and refrigeration requirements

• Investigate brand registration complaints from Shell Egg Industry and report findings to APS II

• Take enforcement action on all sub-standard shell egg lots including out of state shell egg import lots by issuing Notice of Violations

• Complete and compile shell egg inspection worksheets to verify the quality of eggs inspected and rejected daily and submit reports to APS II

• Respond to retail complaints timely and prepare report of findings to APS II

• Complete daily work activity log within the Emerging Threats (ET) database for grant and fund tracking purposes

• Prepare, complete, and submit monthly travel expense claims, time sheets, and State vehicle travel logs

• Keep accurate records of facilities inspected. Compile information for daily reports, which includes miles traveled, facility inspected, facilities out of compliance, and retail complaints

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are conducted in-doors and out-doors at retail egg facilities. The Agricultural Technician II travels often to those establishments throughout an assigned geographical area to conduct inspections. Egg retail facilities usually have wet, slippery floors, are noisy, and have many potential hazards such as moving equipment, heavy overhead structures, and sharp knives. Agricultural Technician II duties also necessitate working in cold dry coolers, freezers, warm humid processing areas, and seasonal environmental conditions while inspecting buildings and surrounding property. Drive to various locations throughout the assigned area is required on a daily basis. Travel by air, car or other transportation throughout the state is often required.

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