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    agricultural technician i - Riverside County, United States - State of California

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    Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)

    Department of Food & Agriculture

    $ $20.61 per Hour

    Job Description and Duties

    Under the supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent performs field work related to pest detection and emergency response, follows an established work routine to deploy and service a variety of insect traps, and surveys designated areas for host trees and trap sites. The Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) will work on entomological or plant pest field and laboratory work.

    • Safely operate and maintain a State vehicle to travel to designated work areas locally and throughout the State.
    • Follow established protocols for visual survey, pesticide use, eradication and detection/delimitation trapping.
    • Service various insect traps, perform visual surveys and insect sweeps, visually inspect for target pest damage on local plant hosts, and conduct eradication treatments (mixing and application of spray materials).
    • 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.

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

    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. Incumbent will be provided CDFA uniforms and personal protective equipment when using pesticides.

    The incumbent will be required to drive and must have a valid Class C, or equivalent driver's license and 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). Safely operate and maintain state vehicle to travel to designated work areas. Must be able to apply pesticides, work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgement, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought-out decisions, allocate resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations (, Multiple exotic pest detections requiring multiple operations).

    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 work independently and in cooperation with other staff members in completing assigned duties and meeting required deadlines.

    Travel by state vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state may be required.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents



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