Agricultural Technician Ii - Orange County, CA, United States - Department of Food & Agriculture

Department of Food & Agriculture
Department of Food & Agriculture
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Orange County, CA, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

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

  • Under general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician II Program (Seasonal), independently performs the more difficult, varied, and responsible duties in a laboratory setting.

Screen wet and dry traps for target insect pests such as, but not limited to, Mediterranean, Mexican, Oriental, and Melon fruit flies.


  • Follow established protocols to examine insects submitted from trapping programs for the presence for fluorescent dye through the use of microscope, ultraviolet blacklight, light magnifier, and forceps.
  • Separate fruit flies and other target insects from nontarget insects found in samples submitted from traps. This can include insect samples stored in isopropyl alcohol from McPhail traps.
  • Prepare and submit suspect fruit flies and other target pests to lead for secondary inspection and further diagnostics.
  • Maintain a clear chain of custody with all samples and ensure samples are handled with extreme care.
  • Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies needed for the insect identification process.
  • Follow an established work routine and process to sanitize and organize reusable trapping supplies and materials for redistribution to field offices.
  • Assist in the accurate organization of technical data concerning trap and fly counts and trap locations.
  • Submit daily reports to supervisor or lead at the end of each day when requested for reporting purposes.
  • Enter technical data into computers or other electronic devices such as tablets.
  • Document hours worked. Ensure timesheet, signin sheets, monthly MACx and other official documents are submitted to supervisor or lead in a timely manner.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies needed for identification process.
  • Organize recyclable trapping materials.
  • Assure used vials are properly cleaned and no insect remains are left inside.
  • Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • The duties of this position are primarily indoors. The Identification Section laboratory is housed in modular trailers and furnished with desks, chairs, and office equipment. The Agricultural Technician Is work area includes a folding table, a chair, a dissecting microscope, an ultraviolent lamp, a white lamp, and various dissecting tools such as forceps and probes. The laboratory is kept dark much of the day so that fluorescent dye is visible.
  • Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #:


  • JC426967
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Position #(s):

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Working Title:


Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)

Classification:


  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
$ $21.39

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Shall Consider:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
- $ $20.61


# of Positions:


  • 1
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Work Location:


  • Orange County
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Telework:


  • In Office
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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. 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 be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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How To Apply
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Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Food & Agriculture

  • Attn: Human Resource Branch JC 426967
-1220 N Street, Room 242

  • Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Department of Food & Agriculture

  • Human Resource Branch JC 426967
-1220 N Street, Room 242

  • Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


Required Application Package Documents

  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.


Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the int
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